Geebung Special School vs St Joseph's Nudgee College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 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
St Joseph's Nudgee College
Boondall · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,730 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Geebung Special School Geebung QLD | St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #34 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #260 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 150 | 1,730 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 121 | 0 / 1,730 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 143.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 104.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Boondall 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungspecs.eq.edu.au | www.nudgee.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geebung Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 12.0).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 150.
- •Geebung Special School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 3%).
- •Geebung Special School is a government school while St Joseph's Nudgee College 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 St Joseph's Nudgee College?
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 St Joseph's Nudgee College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Boondall in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geebung Special School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Nudgee College has 12.0.
How do Geebung Special School and St Joseph's Nudgee College rank in QLD?
Geebung Special School is unranked and St Joseph's Nudgee College is 34th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.