Kuraby Special School vs Pine Rivers Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 38 km 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
Pine Rivers Special School
Lawnton · Government special · Prep-12
348 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Kuraby Special School Kuraby QLD | Pine Rivers Special School Lawnton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 88 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 65 | 100 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 74.3 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Kuraby 4112 | Lawnton 4501 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurabyspecs.eq.edu.au | pineriversspecialschool.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pine Rivers Special School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pine Rivers Special School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 88.
- •Pine Rivers Special School has grown faster over five years (52% vs 24%).
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 Pine Rivers 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 Kuraby Special School and Pine Rivers Special School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Kuraby and Lawnton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuraby Special School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pine Rivers Special School has 4.0.
How do Kuraby Special School and Pine Rivers Special School rank in QLD?
Kuraby Special School is unranked and Pine Rivers Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.