Geebung Special School vs Wavell Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
Wavell Heights State School
Wavell Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
398 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Geebung Special School Geebung QLD | Wavell Heights State School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #423 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 121 | 192 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 14% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungspecs.eq.edu.au | wavellheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geebung Special School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geebung Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 12.1).
- •Wavell Heights State School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 150.
- •Geebung Special School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -13%).
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 Wavell Heights State 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 Wavell Heights State School?
About 1.8 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 Wavell Heights State School has 12.1.
How do Geebung Special School and Wavell Heights State School rank in QLD?
Geebung Special School is unranked and Wavell Heights State School is 423rd of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.