Goodna Special School vs Westside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 816 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodna Special School
Goodna · Government special · Prep-12
359 students · ICSEA 982
Westside Christian College
Goodna · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Goodna Special School Goodna QLD | Westside Christian College Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #89 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #483 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 359 | 1,293 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 266 | 669 / 624 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +116% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 90.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 73.9 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Goodna 4300 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | goodnaspecs.eq.edu.au | www.wcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodna Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 14.3).
- •Westside Christian College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 359.
- •Goodna Special School has grown faster over five years (116% vs 16%).
- •Goodna Special School is a government school while Westside Christian College is an independent 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 Goodna Special School better than Westside Christian 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 Goodna Special School and Westside Christian College?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Goodna and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodna Special School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westside Christian College has 14.3.
How do Goodna Special School and Westside Christian College rank in QLD?
Goodna Special School is unranked and Westside Christian College is 89th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.