Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Our Lady of Fatima Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 237 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
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School
Acacia Ridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Our Lady of Fatima Primary School Acacia Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #254 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #2247 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 89 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 5% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Acacia Ridge 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | www.ourladyoffatima.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 22.8).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.3).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 174.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is a independent school while Our Lady of Fatima Primary School is a catholic 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 Our Lady of Fatima Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima Primary School ranks higher (56.1 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 Our Lady of Fatima Primary School?
About 237 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 Our Lady of Fatima Primary School has 15.3.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Our Lady of Fatima Primary School rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Our Lady of Fatima Primary School is 254th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.