Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Watson Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Watson Road State School
Acacia Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 872
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Watson Road State School Acacia Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #715 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #4630 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 60 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 872 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 32% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Acacia Ridge 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | watsonroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.8 vs 22.9).
- •Watson Road State School has the higher ICSEA (872 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 124.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is a independent school while Watson Road 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 Watson Road State School?
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 Watson Road State School?
About 1.5 km 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 Watson Road State School has 10.7.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Watson Road State School rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Watson Road State School is 715th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.