Aspley East State School vs Aspley Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 660 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley East State School
Aspley · Government primary · Prep-6
849 students · ICSEA 1063
Aspley Special School
Aspley · Government special · 7-12
142 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Aspley East State School Aspley QLD | Aspley Special School Aspley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1524 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 849 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 431 | 41 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Aspley 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyeastss.eq.edu.au | aspleyspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspley East State School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 14.9).
- •Aspley East State School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 142.
- •Aspley Special School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -4%).
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 Aspley East State School better than Aspley Special 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 Aspley East State School and Aspley Special School?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Aspley and Aspley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley East State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aspley Special School has 3.7.
How do Aspley East State School and Aspley Special School rank in QLD?
Aspley East State School is 152nd of 804 and Aspley Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.