Government special school in Thornlands, QLD serving Prep–12 students with 236 enrolments.
Redland District Special School is also known as RDSS and RDSS Thornlands.
Redland District Special School is a small government combined school with approximately 236 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.
Redland District 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.
Redland District Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below the national benchmark.
Redland District Special School is located in Thornlands, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1004 (49th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.