Clover Hill State School vs Mudgeeraba 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.
Clover Hill State School
Mudgeeraba · Government primary · Prep-6
888 students · ICSEA 1054
Mudgeeraba Special School
Mudgeeraba · Government special · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Clover Hill State School Mudgeeraba QLD | Mudgeeraba Special School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1865 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 888 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 445 | 53 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 36.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cloverhillss.eq.edu.au | mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clover Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 15.3).
- •Clover Hill State School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 167.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Clover Hill State School better than Mudgeeraba 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 Clover Hill State School and Mudgeeraba Special School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clover Hill State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba Special School has 3.9.
How do Clover Hill State School and Mudgeeraba Special School rank in QLD?
Clover Hill State School is 204th of 804 and Mudgeeraba Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.