Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 435 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
Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South
Acacia Ridge · Independent special · 7-12
180 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South Acacia Ridge 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 | 7-12 |
| Students | 260 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 82 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +100% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 19% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Acacia Ridge 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South has the higher ICSEA (882 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 180.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South has grown faster over five years (100% 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 Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South?
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 Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South?
About 435 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 Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South has 13.2.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.