Calamvale Community College vs Calamvale Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 512 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calamvale Community College
Calamvale · Government combined · Prep-12
2,461 students · ICSEA 1026
Calamvale Special School
Calamvale · Government special · Prep-12
252 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Calamvale Community College Calamvale QLD | Calamvale Special School Calamvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #806 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,461 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 1,164 / 1,297 | 72 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 125 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 177.5 | 55.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 55.3 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Calamvale 4116 | Calamvale 4116 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | calamvalecc.eq.edu.au | calamvalespecialschool.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calamvale Community College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calamvale Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 13.9).
- •Calamvale Community College is the larger school with 2,461 students compared with 252.
- •Calamvale Special School has grown faster over five years (58% vs 4%).
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 Calamvale Community College 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 Calamvale Community College and Calamvale Special School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Calamvale and Calamvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calamvale Community College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calamvale Special School has 4.5.
How do Calamvale Community College and Calamvale Special School rank in QLD?
Calamvale Community College is 168th of 275 and Calamvale Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.