Cleveland State School vs Redland District Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland State School
Cleveland · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1009
Redland District Special School
Thornlands · Government special · Prep-12
236 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Cleveland State School Cleveland QLD | Redland District Special School Thornlands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #414 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3121 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 516 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 281 | 74 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 58.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 14% |
| Suburb | Cleveland 4163 | Thornlands 4164 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clevelandss.eq.edu.au | redlanddistrictspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cleveland State School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redland District Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 14.0).
- •Cleveland State School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 236.
- •Redland District Special School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -23%).
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 Cleveland State School better than Redland District 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 Cleveland State School and Redland District Special School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Thornlands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cleveland State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redland District Special School has 4.1.
How do Cleveland State School and Redland District Special School rank in QLD?
Cleveland State School is 414th of 804 and Redland District Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.