Eight Mile Plains State School vs Kuraby Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eight Mile Plains State School
Eight Mile Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1023
Kuraby Special School
Kuraby · Government special · Prep-12
88 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Eight Mile Plains State School Eight Mile Plains QLD | Kuraby Special School Kuraby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2212 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 324 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 170 | 23 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Eight Mile Plains 4113 | Kuraby 4112 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eightmileplainsss.eq.edu.au | kurabyspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eight Mile Plains State School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuraby Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 14.5).
- •Eight Mile Plains State School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 88.
- •Kuraby Special School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 7%).
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 Eight Mile Plains State School better than Kuraby 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 Eight Mile Plains State School and Kuraby Special School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Eight Mile Plains and Kuraby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eight Mile Plains State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kuraby Special School has 3.6.
How do Eight Mile Plains State School and Kuraby Special School rank in QLD?
Eight Mile Plains State School is 251st of 804 and Kuraby Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.