Edu Space Redcliffe vs Redcliffe Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 943 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edu Space Redcliffe
Redcliffe · Independent high school · 7-10
30 students · ICSEA 883
Redcliffe Special School
Redcliffe · Government special · 7-12
89 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Edu Space Redcliffe Redcliffe QLD | Redcliffe Special School Redcliffe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 30 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 16 | 26 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 15% |
| Suburb | Redcliffe 4020 | Redcliffe 4020 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | – | redcliffespecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redcliffe Special School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redcliffe Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 13.0).
- •Redcliffe Special School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 30.
- •Edu Space Redcliffe is a independent school while Redcliffe Special School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Edu Space Redcliffe better than Redcliffe 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 Edu Space Redcliffe and Redcliffe Special School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Redcliffe and Redcliffe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edu Space Redcliffe has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redcliffe Special School has 3.3.
How do Edu Space Redcliffe and Redcliffe Special School rank in QLD?
Edu Space Redcliffe is unranked and Redcliffe Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.