Aspley Special School vs Aspley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley Special School
Aspley · Government special · 7-12
142 students · ICSEA 1014
Aspley State School
Aspley · Government primary · Prep-6
690 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Aspley Special School Aspley QLD | Aspley State School Aspley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #94 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #969 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 142 | 690 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 101 | 342 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | – | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 45.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Aspley 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyspecs.eq.edu.au | aspleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspley State School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 15.1).
- •Aspley State School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 142.
- •Aspley Special School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -10%).
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 Special School better than Aspley State 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 Special School and Aspley State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Aspley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley Special School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aspley State School has 15.1.
How do Aspley Special School and Aspley State School rank in QLD?
Aspley Special School is unranked and Aspley State School is 94th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.