Government developmental school serving approximately 89 students in Mount Evelyn, Victoria.
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School is also known as YRSDS and YRSDS Mount Evelyn.
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School is a very small government combined school with approximately 89 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.
Yarra Ranges 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.
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.7:1. 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 89%, which is moderate.
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School is located in Mount Evelyn, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 993 (44th 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.