Geebung Special School vs Mudgeeraba Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 84 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geebung Special School
Geebung · Government special · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1029
Mudgeeraba Special School
Mudgeeraba · Government special · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Geebung Special School Geebung QLD | Mudgeeraba Special School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 150 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 121 | 53 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 36.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungspecs.eq.edu.au | mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 150.
- •Geebung Special School has grown faster over five years (26% 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 Geebung Special School better than Mudgeeraba 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 Geebung Special School and Mudgeeraba Special School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geebung Special School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba Special School has 3.9.
How do Geebung Special School and Mudgeeraba Special School rank in QLD?
Geebung Special School is unranked and Mudgeeraba Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.