Aspley East State School vs St Dympna's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.0 km 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
St Dympna's Parish School
Aspley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
647 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Aspley East State School Aspley QLD | St Dympna's Parish School Aspley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 804 | #142 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1524 of 4,908 | #1426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 849 | 647 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 431 | 352 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Aspley 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyeastss.eq.edu.au | www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dympna's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 64.2).
- •St Dympna's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley East State School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.9).
- •Aspley East State School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 647.
- •Aspley East State School is a government school while St Dympna's Parish School is a catholic 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 Aspley East State School better than St Dympna's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Dympna's Parish School ranks higher (65.5 vs 64.2 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 Aspley East State School and St Dympna's Parish School?
About 1.0 km 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 St Dympna's Parish School has 17.9.
How do Aspley East State School and St Dympna's Parish School rank in QLD?
Aspley East State School is 152nd of 804 and St Dympna's Parish School is 142nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.