Darling Point Special School vs Manly State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Point Special School
Manly · Government special · Prep-12
182 students · ICSEA 1021
Manly State School
Manly · Government primary · Prep-6
691 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Darling Point Special School Manly QLD | Manly State School Manly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #124 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 182 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 129 | 339 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Manly 4179 | Manly 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlingpointspecs.eq.edu.au | manlyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manly State School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darling Point Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 16.4).
- •Manly State School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 182.
- •Darling Point Special School has grown faster over five years (53% vs -1%).
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 Darling Point Special School better than Manly State 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 Darling Point Special School and Manly State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manly and Manly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Point Special School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly State School has 16.4.
How do Darling Point Special School and Manly State School rank in QLD?
Darling Point Special School is unranked and Manly State School is 124th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.