Earnshaw State College vs Geebung Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earnshaw State College
Banyo · Government combined · Prep-12
803 students · ICSEA 1010
Geebung Special School
Geebung · Government special · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Earnshaw State College Banyo QLD | Geebung Special School Geebung QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #730 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 803 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 411 | 29 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 43.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 43.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Geebung 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earnshawsc.eq.edu.au | geebungspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geebung Special School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geebung Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 10.5).
- •Earnshaw State College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 150.
- •Geebung Special School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -5%).
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 Earnshaw State College better than Geebung 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 Earnshaw State College and Geebung Special School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Banyo and Geebung in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earnshaw State College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geebung Special School has 3.5.
How do Earnshaw State College and Geebung Special School rank in QLD?
Earnshaw State College is 150th of 275 and Geebung Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.