Robertson State School vs Sunnybank Special 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.
Robertson State School
Robertson · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 1128
Sunnybank Special School
Sunnybank · Government special · Prep-12
112 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Robertson State School Robertson QLD | Sunnybank Special School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #408 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 732 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 396 | 25 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +90% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 35.0 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Robertson 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | robertsonss.eq.edu.au | sunnybankspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 15.0).
- •Robertson State School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 112.
- •Sunnybank Special School has grown faster over five years (90% 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 Robertson State School better than Sunnybank 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 Robertson State School and Sunnybank Special School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Robertson and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robertson State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank Special School has 3.7.
How do Robertson State School and Sunnybank Special School rank in QLD?
Robertson State School is 34th of 804 and Sunnybank Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.