Small government specialist school (283 students, K–12 equivalent) in Sunbury, Victoria, serving students with additional needs.
Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School is also known as SMRSS and SMRSS Sunbury.
Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School is a small government combined school with approximately 283 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.
Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist 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.
Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School 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 58% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below the national benchmark.
Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School is located in Sunbury, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 998 (46th 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.