Small government special school (Prep–12) for 83 students in Red Hill, Brisbane with intensive support focus.
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.