Currimundi Special School vs Kawana Waters State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currimundi Special School
Dicky Beach · Government special · Prep-12
177 students · ICSEA 1006
Kawana Waters State College
Bokarina · Government combined · Prep-12
2,495 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Currimundi Special School Dicky Beach QLD | Kawana Waters State College Bokarina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #104 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #545 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 177 | 2,495 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 112 | 1,339 / 1,156 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | 258 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 166.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dicky Beach 4551 | Bokarina 4575 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | currimundispecs.eq.edu.au | kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kawana Waters State College has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currimundi Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 12.4).
- •Kawana Waters State College is the larger school with 2,495 students compared with 177.
- •Kawana Waters State College has grown faster over five years (40% 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 Currimundi Special School better than Kawana Waters State College?
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 Currimundi Special School and Kawana Waters State College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Dicky Beach and Bokarina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currimundi Special School has 3.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kawana Waters State College has 12.4.
How do Currimundi Special School and Kawana Waters State College rank in QLD?
Currimundi Special School is unranked and Kawana Waters State College is 104th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.