Albert Park Flexible School vs Milton State 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
Milton State School
Milton · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Albert Park Flexible School Milton QLD | Milton State School Milton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #60 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #706 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 104 | 607 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 40 | 320 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 2% |
| Suburb | Milton 4064 | Milton 4064 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albertpark.flexi.edu.au/ | miltonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Milton State School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albert Park Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Milton State School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 104.
- •Albert Park Flexible School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -15%).
- •Albert Park Flexible School is a catholic school while Milton State School is a government 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 Milton State 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 Milton State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert Park Flexible School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milton State School has 15.5.
How do Albert Park Flexible School and Milton State School rank in QLD?
Albert Park Flexible School is unranked and Milton State School is 60th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.