Albert Park Flexible School vs Compass Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Compass Independent School
Kelvin Grove · Independent combined · Prep-7
47 students · ICSEA 1157
| Measure | Albert Park Flexible School Milton QLD | Compass Independent School Kelvin Grove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 104 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 40 | 19 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1157 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 0% |
| Suburb | Milton 4064 | Kelvin Grove 4059 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albertpark.flexi.edu.au/ | www.compassindependentschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Compass Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albert Park Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Albert Park Flexible School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 47.
- •Albert Park Flexible School is a catholic school while Compass Independent 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 Compass Independent 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 Compass Independent School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milton and Kelvin Grove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert Park Flexible School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Compass Independent School has 13.8.
How do Albert Park Flexible School and Compass Independent School rank in QLD?
Albert Park Flexible School is unranked and Compass Independent School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.