Caloundra State School vs Currimundi Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caloundra State School
Caloundra · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 1027
Currimundi Special School
Dicky Beach · Government special · Prep-12
177 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Caloundra State School Caloundra QLD | Currimundi Special School Dicky Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2122 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 481 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 257 | 65 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 42.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Caloundra 4551 | Dicky Beach 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caloundrass.eq.edu.au | currimundispecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caloundra State School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currimundi Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 14.3).
- •Caloundra State School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 177.
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 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 School and Currimundi Special School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Caloundra and Dicky Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caloundra State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Currimundi Special School has 3.3.
How do Caloundra State School and Currimundi Special School rank in QLD?
Caloundra State School is 242nd of 804 and Currimundi Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.