Western Suburbs State Special School
Western Suburbs State Special School is a government combined school in Inala, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 972, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 220 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Inala QLD 4077. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Western Suburbs State Special School compares
By ICSEA, Western Suburbs State Special School ranks 219th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Inala State School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Western Suburbs State Special School scores 972, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Western Suburbs State Special School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Inala
Western Suburbs State Special School is located in Inala, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $998/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 15,273.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Inala suburb profileSchools near Western Suburbs State Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Western Suburbs State Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inala State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 0.1 km | 906 | 66 lower | 416 |
| Glenala State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Durack | 0.2 km | 908 | 64 lower | 1,133 |
| St Mark's SchoolCatholic Primary · Inala | 1.2 km | 982 | 10 higher | 448 |
| Durack State SchoolGovernment Primary · Durack | 1.2 km | 934 | 38 lower | 642 |
| Australian International Islamic CollegeIndependent Combined · Durack | 1.5 km | 971 | 1 lower | 1,573 |
| Richlands East State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 1.6 km | 910 | 62 lower | 508 |
| Serviceton South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 2.2 km | 919 | 53 lower | 454 |
| Oxley State SchoolGovernment Primary · Oxley | 2.6 km | 1051 | 79 higher | 383 |
| Darra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Darra | 3.0 km | 980 | 8 higher | 221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Suburbs State Special School a government school?
Yes, Western Suburbs State Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Western Suburbs State Special School offer?
Western Suburbs State Special School offers Prep-12.
What is Western Suburbs State Special School's ICSEA score?
Western Suburbs State Special School has an ICSEA score of 972, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Western Suburbs State Special School?
Western Suburbs State Special School has 220 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Western Suburbs State Special School?
The nearest schools to Western Suburbs State Special School are Inala State School (0.1 km), Glenala State High School (0.2 km), St Mark's School (1.2 km).
Where is Western Suburbs State Special School located?
Western Suburbs State Special School is located in Inala, QLD 4077. Visit the school website at https://westernsuburbsspecs.eq.edu.au.