Mudgeeraba Special School vs Mudgeeraba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mudgeeraba Special School
Mudgeeraba · Government special · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1030
Mudgeeraba State School
Mudgeeraba · Government primary · Prep-6
584 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Mudgeeraba Special School Mudgeeraba QLD | Mudgeeraba State School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #349 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2802 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 167 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 114 | 270 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au | mudgeerabass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.1).
- •Mudgeeraba State School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 167.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Mudgeeraba Special School better than Mudgeeraba 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 Mudgeeraba Special School and Mudgeeraba State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mudgeeraba Special School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba State School has 13.1.
How do Mudgeeraba Special School and Mudgeeraba State School rank in QLD?
Mudgeeraba Special School is unranked and Mudgeeraba State School is 349th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.