Small government special school (83 students, Prep–12) in Red Hill, Brisbane, serving students with diverse learning needs.
Red Hill Special School is also known as RHSS and RHSS Red Hill.
Red Hill Special School is a very small government combined school with approximately 83 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. 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.
Red Hill 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.
Red Hill Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below the national benchmark.
Red Hill Special School is located in Red Hill, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1090 (82th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.