Harris Fields State School vs Logan City Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Fields State School
Woodridge · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 889
Logan City Special School
Logan Central · Government special · Prep-12
381 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Harris Fields State School Woodridge QLD | Logan City Special School Logan Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #771 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4836 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 506 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 245 | 117 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +107% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 83.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 82.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Woodridge 4114 | Logan Central 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harrisfieldsss.eq.edu.au | logancityspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Logan City Special School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Logan City Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 14.8).
- •Harris Fields State School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 381.
- •Logan City Special School has grown faster over five years (107% vs -3%).
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 Harris Fields State School better than Logan City 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 Harris Fields State School and Logan City Special School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Woodridge and Logan Central in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harris Fields State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Logan City Special School has 4.6.
How do Harris Fields State School and Logan City Special School rank in QLD?
Harris Fields State School is 771st of 804 and Logan City Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.