Aspley Special School vs St Dympna's Parish 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
St Dympna's Parish School
Aspley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
647 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Aspley Special School Aspley QLD | St Dympna's Parish School Aspley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #142 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 142 | 647 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 101 | 352 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | – | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Aspley 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dympna's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 17.9).
- •St Dympna's Parish School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 142.
- •Aspley Special School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -1%).
- •Aspley Special 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 Special School better than St Dympna's Parish 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 St Dympna's Parish 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 St Dympna's Parish School has 17.9.
How do Aspley Special School and St Dympna's Parish School rank in QLD?
Aspley Special School is unranked and St Dympna's Parish School is 142nd of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.