Albert Park Flexible School vs Brisbane Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Park Flexible School
Milton · Catholic special · 7-12
104 students · ICSEA 943
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Brisbane · Independent high school · 7-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1211
| Measure | Albert Park Flexible School Milton QLD | Brisbane Girls Grammar School Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 104 | 1,558 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 40 | 1,558 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 255 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 250 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1211 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 166.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 91.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 0% |
| Suburb | Milton 4064 | Brisbane 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albertpark.flexi.edu.au/ | www.bggs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1211 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 104.
- •Albert Park Flexible School is a catholic school while Brisbane Girls Grammar School 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 Albert Park Flexible School better than Brisbane Girls Grammar 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 Albert Park Flexible School and Brisbane Girls Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milton and Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert Park Flexible School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbane Girls Grammar School has 9.4.
How do Albert Park Flexible School and Brisbane Girls Grammar School rank in QLD?
Albert Park Flexible School is unranked and Brisbane Girls Grammar School is 1st of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.