Bellbird Park State Secondary College vs Goodna Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Bellbird Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,795 students · ICSEA 950
Goodna Special School
Goodna · Government special · Prep-12
359 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Bellbird Park State Secondary College Bellbird Park QLD | Goodna Special School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1119 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,795 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 872 / 923 | 93 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 296 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +116% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.4 | 88.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 92.0 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bellbird Park 4300 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au | goodnaspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goodna Special School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodna Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 12.9).
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 359.
- •Goodna Special School has grown faster over five years (116% vs 54%).
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 Bellbird Park State Secondary College better than Goodna 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 Bellbird Park State Secondary College and Goodna Special School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bellbird Park and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbird Park State Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goodna Special School has 4.0.
How do Bellbird Park State Secondary College and Goodna Special School rank in QLD?
Bellbird Park State Secondary College is 188th of 269 and Goodna Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.