Albert Park Flexible School vs Good Samaritan College
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 104 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
Good Samaritan College
Toowoomba · Catholic special · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Albert Park Flexible School Milton QLD | Good Samaritan College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 104 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 40 | 43 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 20% |
| Suburb | Milton 4064 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | albertpark.flexi.edu.au/ | www.gsctwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan College has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Samaritan College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Albert Park Flexible School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 79.
- •Good Samaritan College has grown faster over five years (61% vs 13%).
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 Good Samaritan College?
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 Good Samaritan College?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Milton and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert Park Flexible School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Samaritan College has 11.3.
How do Albert Park Flexible School and Good Samaritan College rank in QLD?
Albert Park Flexible School is unranked and Good Samaritan College is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.