Bellmere State School vs Caboolture Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmere State School
Bellmere · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 946
Caboolture Special School
Caboolture South · Government special · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Bellmere State School Bellmere QLD | Caboolture Special School Caboolture South QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #553 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3890 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 695 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 359 | 67 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 47.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 17% |
| Suburb | Bellmere 4510 | Caboolture South 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellmeress.eq.edu.au | caboolturespecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caboolture Special School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.2).
- •Bellmere State School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 197.
- •Caboolture Special School has grown faster over five years (74% 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 Bellmere State School better than Caboolture 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 Bellmere State School and Caboolture Special School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bellmere and Caboolture South in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellmere State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caboolture Special School has 3.9.
How do Bellmere State School and Caboolture Special School rank in QLD?
Bellmere State School is 553rd of 804 and Caboolture Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.