Mudgeeraba Special School vs Nursery Road State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 67 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
Nursery Road State Special School
Holland Park West · Government special · Prep-12
158 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Mudgeeraba Special School Mudgeeraba QLD | Nursery Road State Special School Holland Park West 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 | 167 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 114 | 52 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 46.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 52.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Holland Park West 4121 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mudgeerabaspecs.eq.edu.au | nurseryroadspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nursery Road State Special School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mudgeeraba Special School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 158.
- •Nursery Road State Special School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
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 Nursery Road State 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 Mudgeeraba Special School and Nursery Road State Special School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Holland Park West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mudgeeraba Special School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nursery Road State Special School has 3.4.
How do Mudgeeraba Special School and Nursery Road State Special School rank in QLD?
Mudgeeraba Special School is unranked and Nursery Road State Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.