Goodna Special School vs Woody Point Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 45 km 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
Woody Point Special School
Woody Point · Government special · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Goodna Special School Goodna QLD | Woody Point Special School Woody Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 359 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 266 | 40 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +116% | +63% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 29% |
| Suburb | Goodna 4300 | Woody Point 4019 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | goodnaspecs.eq.edu.au | woodypointspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woody Point Special School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woody Point Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 4.0).
- •Goodna Special School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 129.
- •Goodna Special School has grown faster over five years (116% vs 63%).
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 Woody Point Special 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 Goodna Special School and Woody Point Special School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Goodna and Woody Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodna Special School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woody Point Special School has 3.5.
How do Goodna Special School and Woody Point Special School rank in QLD?
Goodna Special School is unranked and Woody Point Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.