Algester State School vs Calamvale Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Algester State School
Algester · Government primary · Prep-6
917 students · ICSEA 1041
Calamvale Special School
Calamvale · Government special · Prep-12
252 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Algester State School Algester QLD | Calamvale Special School Calamvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2320 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 917 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 459 | 72 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 138 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 55.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 55.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Algester 4115 | Calamvale 4116 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | algesterss.eq.edu.au | calamvalespecialschool.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Algester State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calamvale Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 15.4).
- •Algester State School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 252.
- •Calamvale Special School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Algester State School better than Calamvale Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algester State School and Calamvale Special School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Algester and Calamvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Algester State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calamvale Special School has 4.5.
How do Algester State School and Calamvale Special School rank in QLD?
Algester State School is 264th of 804 and Calamvale Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.