Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Coopers Plains State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 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
Coopers Plains State School
Coopers Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
211 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Coopers Plains State School Coopers Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #426 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #3185 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 211 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 104 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 15% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Coopers Plains 4108 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | coopersplainsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coopers Plains State School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 22.8).
- •Coopers Plains State School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.7).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 211.
- •Coopers Plains State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -2%).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is a independent school while Coopers Plains 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 Coopers Plains State School?
On the Success Index, Coopers Plains State School ranks higher (43.4 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 Coopers Plains State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Coopers Plains 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 Coopers Plains State School has 13.7.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Coopers Plains State School rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Coopers Plains State School is 426th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.