Also known as MSDS and MSDS Mornington
Mornington Special Developmental School is also known as MSDS and MSDS Mornington.
Mornington Special Developmental School is a very small government special school with approximately 24 students. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Mornington Special Developmental School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Mornington Special Developmental School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 69%, which is below average.
Mornington Special Developmental School is located in Mornington, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 920 (15th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.