Caloundra State High School vs Currimundi 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.
Caloundra State High School
Caloundra · Government high school · 7-12
1,316 students · ICSEA 1004
Currimundi Special School
Dicky Beach · Government special · Prep-12
177 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Caloundra State High School Caloundra QLD | Currimundi Special School Dicky Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #737 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,316 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 539 / 777 | 65 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.7 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 42.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Caloundra 4551 | Dicky Beach 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caloundrashs.eq.edu.au | currimundispecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Currimundi Special School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currimundi Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 11.7).
- •Caloundra State High School is the larger school with 1,316 students compared with 177.
- •Caloundra State High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Caloundra State High School better than Currimundi 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 Caloundra State High School and Currimundi Special School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Caloundra and Dicky Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caloundra State High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Currimundi Special School has 3.3.
How do Caloundra State High School and Currimundi Special School rank in QLD?
Caloundra State High School is 109th of 269 and Currimundi Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.