Geebung Special School vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 667 m 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 Kevin's School
Geebung · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Geebung Special School Geebung QLD | St Kevin's School Geebung QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #151 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1509 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 121 | 184 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Geebung 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stkevinsgeebung.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geebung Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Kevin's School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 150.
- •Geebung Special School is a government school while St Kevin's 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 St Kevin's 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 St Kevin's School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Geebung and Geebung in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geebung Special School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 17.3.
How do Geebung Special School and St Kevin's School rank in QLD?
Geebung Special School is unranked and St Kevin's School is 151st of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.