Government special school, Prep–12, serving 220 students in Inala, QLD.
Western Suburbs State Special School is also known as WSSSS and WSSSS Inala.
Western Suburbs State Special School is a small government combined school with approximately 220 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.
Western Suburbs State 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.
Western Suburbs State 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 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Western Suburbs State Special School is located in Inala, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 972 (34th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.