Hemmant Flexible School vs Wynnum State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hemmant Flexible School
Hemmant · Catholic special · 7-12
81 students · ICSEA 903
Wynnum State School
Wynnum · Government primary · Prep-6
627 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Hemmant Flexible School Hemmant QLD | Wynnum State School Wynnum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #312 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2602 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 81 | 627 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 46 | 303 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hemmant 4174 | Wynnum 4178 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthplus.edu.au/hemmant-flc/ | wynnumss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wynnum State School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hemmant Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.9).
- •Wynnum State School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 81.
- •Hemmant Flexible School is a catholic school while Wynnum State School is a government 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 Hemmant Flexible School better than Wynnum 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 Hemmant Flexible School and Wynnum State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hemmant and Wynnum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hemmant Flexible School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wynnum State School has 13.9.
How do Hemmant Flexible School and Wynnum State School rank in QLD?
Hemmant Flexible School is unranked and Wynnum State School is 312th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.