Aspley State High School vs St Dympna's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley State High School
Aspley · Government high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 1005
St Dympna's Parish School
Aspley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
647 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Aspley State High School Aspley QLD | St Dympna's Parish School Aspley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 269 | #142 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #700 of 1,472 | #1426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 647 |
| Girls / boys | 511 / 633 | 352 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | – | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 245 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Aspley 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyshs.eq.edu.au | www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dympna's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 51.7).
- •St Dympna's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.9).
- •Aspley State High School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 647.
- •Aspley State High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -1%).
- •Aspley State High 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 State High School better than St Dympna's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Dympna's Parish School ranks higher (65.5 vs 51.7 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 State High School and St Dympna's Parish School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Aspley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley State High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dympna's Parish School has 17.9.
How do Aspley State High School and St Dympna's Parish School rank in QLD?
Aspley State High School is 102nd of 269 and St Dympna's Parish School is 142nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.