Fraser Coast Anglican College vs Hervey Bay Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fraser Coast Anglican College
Wondunna · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 1098
Hervey Bay Special School
Kawungan · Government special · Prep-12
105 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Fraser Coast Anglican College Wondunna QLD | Hervey Bay Special School Kawungan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #411 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,010 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 506 / 504 | 36 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.3 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.6 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wondunna 4655 | Kawungan 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fcac.qld.edu.au | herveybayspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hervey Bay Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 15.5).
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 105.
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (52% vs 5%).
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College is a independent school while Hervey Bay 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 Fraser Coast Anglican College better than Hervey Bay 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 Fraser Coast Anglican College and Hervey Bay Special School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wondunna and Kawungan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fraser Coast Anglican College has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hervey Bay Special School has 4.2.
How do Fraser Coast Anglican College and Hervey Bay Special School rank in QLD?
Fraser Coast Anglican College is 75th of 275 and Hervey Bay Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.