All Saints Anglican School vs Mudgeeraba Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Anglican School
Merrimac · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,828 students · ICSEA 1137
Mudgeeraba Special School
Mudgeeraba · Government special · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | All Saints Anglican School Merrimac QLD | Mudgeeraba Special School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #264 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,828 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 963 / 865 | 53 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 221 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 154.4 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 94.6 | 36.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Merrimac 4226 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.asas.qld.edu.au | mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Saints Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 11.8).
- •All Saints Anglican School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 167.
- •All Saints Anglican School is a independent school while Mudgeeraba Special School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 All Saints Anglican School better than Mudgeeraba 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 All Saints Anglican School and Mudgeeraba Special School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Merrimac and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Anglican School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba Special School has 3.9.
How do All Saints Anglican School and Mudgeeraba Special School rank in QLD?
All Saints Anglican School is 37th of 275 and Mudgeeraba Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.