Aspley East State School vs Zillmere State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
Zillmere State School
Zillmere · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Aspley East State School Aspley QLD | Zillmere State School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 804 | #727 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1524 of 4,908 | #4690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 849 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 431 | 46 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 24% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyeastss.eq.edu.au | zillmeress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspley East State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 21.9).
- •Aspley East State School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Zillmere State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Aspley East State School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 105.
- •Aspley East State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -32%).
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 Zillmere State School?
On the Success Index, Aspley East State School ranks higher (64.2 vs 21.9 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 Zillmere State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Zillmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley East State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Zillmere State School has 14.2.
How do Aspley East State School and Zillmere State School rank in QLD?
Aspley East State School is 152nd of 804 and Zillmere State School is 727th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.