Southport Special School
Southport Special School is a government combined school in Southport, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1027, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 212 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Southport QLD 4215. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Southport Special School compares
By ICSEA, Southport Special School ranks 147th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Musgrave Hill State School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Southport Special School scores 1027, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Southport Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southport Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 0.2 km | 1028 | 1 higher | 636 |
| Southport State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southport | 0.8 km | 1031 | 4 higher | 2,231 |
| Southport State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 1.2 km | 1012 | 15 lower | 538 |
| Queensland Academy for Health SciencesGovernment Secondary · Southport | 1.3 km | 1109 | 82 higher | 468 |
| St Hilda's SchoolIndependent Combined · Southport | 1.7 km | 1135 | 108 higher | 1,258 |
| Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashmore | 1.7 km | 1074 | 47 higher | 815 |
| Aquinas CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ashmore | 1.9 km | 1058 | 31 higher | 805 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southport Special School a government school?
Yes, Southport Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southport Special School offer?
Southport Special School offers Prep-12.
What is Southport Special School's ICSEA score?
Southport Special School has an ICSEA score of 1027, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southport Special School?
Southport Special School has 212 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southport Special School?
The nearest schools to Southport Special School are Musgrave Hill State School (0.2 km), Southport Flexible School (0.3 km), Southport State High School (0.8 km).
Where is Southport Special School located?
Southport Special School is located in Southport, QLD 4215. Visit the school website at https://southportspecs.eq.edu.au.