Algester State School vs Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Algester State School
Algester · Government primary · Prep-6
917 students · ICSEA 1041
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre
Sunnybank Hills · Independent special · U
246 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Algester State School Algester QLD | Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre Sunnybank Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2320 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 917 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 459 | 46 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 138 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 76.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Algester 4115 | Sunnybank Hills 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | algesterss.eq.edu.au | autismqld.com.au/services/school-aged/autism-queensland-school/ |
The verdict
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 15.4).
- •Algester State School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 246.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has grown faster over five years (61% vs -7%).
- •Algester State School is a government school while Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre 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 Algester State School better than Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre?
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 Algester State School and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Algester and Sunnybank Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Algester State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has 5.5.
How do Algester State School and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre rank in QLD?
Algester State School is 264th of 804 and Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.