Acacia Ridge State School vs Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Acacia Ridge State School
Acacia Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 930
Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South
Acacia Ridge · Independent special · 7-12
180 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Acacia Ridge State School Acacia Ridge QLD | Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South Acacia Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #588 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4053 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 312 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 161 | 82 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +100% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Acacia Ridge 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | acaciaridgess.eq.edu.au | www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •Acacia Ridge State School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Acacia Ridge State School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Acacia Ridge State School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 180.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South has grown faster over five years (100% vs -3%).
- •Acacia Ridge State School is a government school while Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South is an independent 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 Acacia Ridge State 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 Acacia Ridge State School and Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Acacia Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Acacia Ridge State School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South has 13.2.
How do Acacia Ridge State School and Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South rank in QLD?
Acacia Ridge State School is 588th of 804 and Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.