Kuraby Special School vs Kuraby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 487 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kuraby Special School
Kuraby · Government special · Prep-12
88 students · ICSEA 1008
Kuraby State School
Kuraby · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Kuraby Special School Kuraby QLD | Kuraby State School Kuraby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #447 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 88 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 65 | 175 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kuraby 4112 | Kuraby 4112 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurabyspecs.eq.edu.au | kurabyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kuraby Special School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuraby Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 15.4).
- •Kuraby State School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 88.
- •Kuraby Special School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -21%).
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 Kuraby Special School better than Kuraby 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 Kuraby Special School and Kuraby State School?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Kuraby and Kuraby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuraby Special School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kuraby State School has 15.4.
How do Kuraby Special School and Kuraby State School rank in QLD?
Kuraby Special School is unranked and Kuraby State School is 447th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.