Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km 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
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre
Sunnybank Hills · Independent special · U
246 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre Sunnybank Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 260 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 46 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 76.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 9% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Sunnybank Hills 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | autismqld.com.au/services/school-aged/autism-queensland-school/ |
The verdict
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 9.4).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 246.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has grown faster over five years (61% vs -2%).
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 Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Sunnybank Hills 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 Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has 5.5.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.