Calamvale Special School
Calamvale Special School is a government combined school in Calamvale, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 992, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 252 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Calamvale QLD 4116. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Calamvale Special School compares
By ICSEA, Calamvale Special School ranks 200th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Calamvale Community College, a government combined school 0.5 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. Calamvale Special School scores 992, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Calamvale Special School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Calamvale
Calamvale Special School is located in Calamvale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,874/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 17,994.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Calamvale suburb profileSchools near Calamvale Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Calamvale Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamvale Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Calamvale | 0.5 km | 1026 | 34 higher | 2,461 |
| Wisdom CollegeIndependent Combined · Calamvale | 1.4 km | 1050 | 58 higher | 456 |
| Stretton State CollegeGovernment Combined · Stretton | 1.6 km | 1068 | 76 higher | 3,578 |
| Algester State SchoolGovernment Primary · Algester | 2.0 km | 1041 | 49 higher | 917 |
| St Stephen's SchoolCatholic Primary · Algester | 2.1 km | 1077 | 85 higher | 516 |
| Autism Queensland Education & Therapy CentreIndependent Combined · Sunnybank Hills | 3.6 km | 1054 | 62 higher | 246 |
| Runcorn Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Runcorn | 3.7 km | 1028 | 36 higher | 553 |
| Indie School, LoganIndependent Secondary · Browns Plains | 3.8 km | 955 | 37 lower | 586 |
| Indie School, Logan - Browns Plains CampusIndependent Secondary · Browns Plains | 4.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calamvale Special School a government school?
Yes, Calamvale Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Calamvale Special School offer?
Calamvale Special School offers Prep-12.
What is Calamvale Special School's ICSEA score?
Calamvale Special School has an ICSEA score of 992, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Calamvale Special School?
Calamvale Special School has 252 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Calamvale Special School?
The nearest schools to Calamvale Special School are Calamvale Community College (0.5 km), Wisdom College (1.4 km), Stretton State College (1.6 km).
Where is Calamvale Special School located?
Calamvale Special School is located in Calamvale, QLD 4116. Visit the school website at https://calamvalespecialschool.eq.edu.au.