Anglican Church Grammar School vs Norman Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km 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
Norman Park State School
Norman Park · Government primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Anglican Church Grammar School East Brisbane QLD | Norman Park State School Norman Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 275 | #129 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #132 of 1,259 | #1312 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,901 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,901 | 201 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 219 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.6 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | East Brisbane 4169 | Norman Park 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.churchie.com.au/ | normanparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Anglican Church Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 66.7).
- •Anglican Church Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Anglican Church Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •Anglican Church Grammar School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 364.
- •Anglican Church Grammar School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -18%).
- •Anglican Church Grammar School is a independent school while Norman Park 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 Anglican Church Grammar School better than Norman Park State School?
On the Success Index, Anglican Church Grammar School ranks higher (78.4 vs 66.7 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 Norman Park State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Brisbane and Norman Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anglican Church Grammar School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norman Park State School has 15.2.
How do Anglican Church Grammar School and Norman Park State School rank in QLD?
Anglican Church Grammar School is 9th of 275 and Norman Park State School is 129th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.