Small government co-ed special school in Caboolture South, QLD, serving Prep–6.
Caboolture Special School is also known as CSS Caboolture South.
Caboolture Special School is a very small government special school with approximately 197 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Caboolture Special School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Caboolture Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Caboolture Special School is located in Caboolture South, QLD, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 962 (30th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.