Anglican Church Grammar School vs Brisbane School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 514 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anglican Church Grammar School
East Brisbane · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,901 students · ICSEA 1170
Brisbane School of Distance Education
Coorparoo · Government combined · Prep-12
3,100 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Anglican Church Grammar School East Brisbane QLD | Brisbane School of Distance Education Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 275 | #123 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #132 of 1,259 | #616 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,901 | 3,100 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,901 | 1,883 / 1,217 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | 219 | 776 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.6 | 221.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 65.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | East Brisbane 4169 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.churchie.com.au/ | brisbanesde.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Anglican Church Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 51.7).
- •Anglican Church Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.4).
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education is the larger school with 3,100 students compared with 1,901.
- •Anglican Church Grammar School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
- •Anglican Church Grammar School is a independent school while Brisbane School of Distance Education 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 Anglican Church Grammar School better than Brisbane School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Anglican Church Grammar School ranks higher (78.4 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anglican Church Grammar School and Brisbane School of Distance Education?
About 514 m in a straight line, between East Brisbane and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anglican Church Grammar School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbane School of Distance Education has 9.7.
How do Anglican Church Grammar School and Brisbane School of Distance Education rank in QLD?
Anglican Church Grammar School is 9th of 275 and Brisbane School of Distance Education is 123rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.