Kuraby Special School vs Runcorn State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Kuraby Special School Kuraby QLD | Runcorn State High School Runcorn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #132 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #847 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 88 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 65 | 412 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 45.4 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kuraby 4112 | Runcorn 4113 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurabyspecs.eq.edu.au | runcornshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kuraby Special School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuraby Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 10.2).
- •Runcorn State High School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 88.
- •Kuraby Special School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -5%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Kuraby Special School better than Runcorn State High 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 Runcorn State High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kuraby and Runcorn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuraby Special School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn State High School has 10.2.
How do Kuraby Special School and Runcorn State High School rank in QLD?
Kuraby Special School is unranked and Runcorn State High School is 132nd of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.