Frank Dando Sports Academy
Ashwood, VIC 3147
- Years
- 6–10
- Special
- Students
- 36
- ACARA 2025
- Annual fees
- Not published
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A therapeutic school supporting adolescents with emotional and behavioural challenges through sport and outdoor education.
Focusing on early intervention and behaviour modification, the school employs sport-centric therapeutic programs, mentoring, and counselling. Experienced educators and instructors help students develop trust and achieve personal goals, fostering resilience and social skills in a supportive environment.
School Overview
Key information about Frank Dando Sports Academy
| School type | Special | Sector | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | 6–10 | Enrolments | 36 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:7.5 |
| Gender | All Boys | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Special |
|---|---|
| Year levels | 6–10 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | All Boys |
| Boarding | No |
| Sector | Independent |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 36 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:7.5 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 0
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 23%
- English only
- 77%
- Not stated
- 0%
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Frank Dando Sports Academy
33 Raymond St, Ashwood VIC 3147
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Sport-centred therapeutic program
The school uses intensive sports and outdoor education as the core of an early-intervention program for boys aged 11 to 17.
HEAL daily support model
Students take part in the HEAL program, combining health, exercise and academic learning to support behaviour and mindset daily.
Martial arts and swimming focus
The sports offering includes boxing, judo, karate and swimming, giving students regular access to structured physical training.
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