Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Brisbane Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.9 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
Brisbane Christian College
Salisbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,118 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Brisbane Christian College Salisbury QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #51 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #319 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,118 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 554 / 564 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 58.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 2% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Salisbury 4107 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | brisbanechristiancollege.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 22.8).
- •Brisbane Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.9).
- •Brisbane Christian College is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 260.
- •Brisbane Christian College has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Brisbane Christian College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Christian College ranks higher (67.3 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 Brisbane Christian College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Salisbury 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 Brisbane Christian College has 15.9.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Brisbane Christian College rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Brisbane Christian College is 51st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.