Aspley Special School vs St Flannan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 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 Flannan's School
Zillmere · Catholic primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Aspley Special School Aspley QLD | St Flannan's School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #126 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 142 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 101 | 219 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stflannans.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Flannan's School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 17.9).
- •St Flannan's School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 142.
- •Aspley Special School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 6%).
- •Aspley Special School is a government school while St Flannan's 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 Flannan's 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 Flannan's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Zillmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley Special School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Flannan's School has 17.9.
How do Aspley Special School and St Flannan's School rank in QLD?
Aspley Special School is unranked and St Flannan's School is 126th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.