Redland District Special School
Redland District Special School is a government combined school in Thornlands, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1004, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Thornlands QLD 4164. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Redland District Special School compares
By ICSEA, Redland District Special School ranks 191st of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Thornlands State School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Redland District Special School scores 1004, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Redland District Special School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Thornlands
Redland District Special School is located in Thornlands, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,218/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 19,263.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornlands suburb profileSchools near Redland District Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Redland District Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornlands State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlands | 0.4 km | 1042 | 38 higher | 800 |
| Bay View State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlands | 1.5 km | 1008 | 4 higher | 809 |
| Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Thornlands | 1.8 km | 1045 | 41 higher | 1,220 |
| Cleveland District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cleveland | 2.2 km | 1026 | 22 higher | 2,302 |
| Cleveland State SchoolGovernment Primary · Cleveland | 2.6 km | 1009 | 5 higher | 516 |
| Hilliard State SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexandra Hills | 3.1 km | 1015 | 11 higher | 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redland District Special School a government school?
Yes, Redland District Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Redland District Special School offer?
Redland District Special School offers Prep-12.
What is Redland District Special School's ICSEA score?
Redland District Special School has an ICSEA score of 1004, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Redland District Special School?
Redland District Special School has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Redland District Special School?
The nearest schools to Redland District Special School are Thornlands State School (0.4 km), The BUSY School - Cleveland Campus (1.2 km), Bay View State School (1.5 km).
Where is Redland District Special School located?
Redland District Special School is located in Thornlands, QLD 4164. Visit the school website at https://redlanddistrictspecs.eq.edu.au.