Geebung Special School vs Our Lady of the Angels' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Our Lady of the Angels' School
Wavell Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Geebung Special School Geebung QLD | Our Lady of the Angels' School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #93 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #963 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 121 | 330 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungspecs.eq.edu.au | www.olawavellheights.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geebung Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 17.5).
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 150.
- •Geebung Special School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -3%).
- •Geebung Special School is a government school while Our Lady of the Angels' School is a catholic 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 Geebung Special School better than Our Lady of the Angels' 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 Our Lady of the Angels' School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geebung Special School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Angels' School has 17.5.
How do Geebung Special School and Our Lady of the Angels' School rank in QLD?
Geebung Special School is unranked and Our Lady of the Angels' School is 93rd of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.