Currimundi Special School vs Meridan State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Meridan State College
Meridan Plains · Government combined · Prep-12
1,795 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Currimundi Special School Dicky Beach QLD | Meridan State College Meridan Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #188 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #887 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 177 | 1,795 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 112 | 917 / 878 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 145.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.7 | 58.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dicky Beach 4551 | Meridan Plains 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | currimundispecs.eq.edu.au | meridansc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Meridan State College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currimundi Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 12.3).
- •Meridan State College is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 177.
- •Currimundi Special School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -34%).
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 Meridan 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 Meridan State College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Dicky Beach and Meridan Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currimundi Special School has 3.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meridan State College has 12.3.
How do Currimundi Special School and Meridan State College rank in QLD?
Currimundi Special School is unranked and Meridan State College is 188th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.