Northern School for Autism is a government co-ed school in Reservoir designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum.
Northern School for Autism is a government co-ed school in Reservoir designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum. The school uses the TEACCH structured teaching approach and offers integrated speech pathology and occupational therapy support, backed by individual learning plans for every student. Beyond academics, it runs community access programs and specialist visual art and music offerings. Strong pastoral care and structured routines define the environment, supported by modern facilities at both the Reservoir and refurbished Lalor campuses.
Northern School For Autism is also known as Northern For Autism.
Northern School For Autism is a medium-sized government combined school with approximately 525 students. It offers education for years U. 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.
Northern School For Autism 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.
Northern School For Autism has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 61% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Northern School For Autism is located in Reservoir, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1030 (60th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.