Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Acacia Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 947 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School
Acacia Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
260 students · ICSEA 710
Acacia Ridge State School
Acacia Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Acacia Ridge State School Acacia Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #588 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #4053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 151 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 17% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Acacia Ridge 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | acaciaridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Acacia Ridge State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 22.8).
- •Acacia Ridge State School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Acacia Ridge State School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 260.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is a independent school while Acacia Ridge State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School better than Acacia Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Acacia Ridge State School ranks higher (30.9 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Acacia Ridge State School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Acacia Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Acacia Ridge State School has 12.0.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Acacia Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Acacia Ridge State School is 588th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.