Australian International Islamic College vs Pallara State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Islamic College
Durack · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,573 students · ICSEA 971
Pallara State School
Pallara · Government primary · Prep-6
1,337 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Australian International Islamic College Durack QLD | Pallara State School Pallara QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 275 | #119 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 1,259 | #1196 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,337 |
| Girls / boys | 860 / 713 | 656 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 193 | 225 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +95% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.1 | 80.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.0 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Pallara 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aiic.qld.edu.au | pallarass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pallara State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 44.1).
- •Pallara State School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Islamic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.6).
- •Australian International Islamic College is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 1,337.
- •Pallara State School has grown faster over five years (95% vs 65%).
- •Australian International Islamic College is a independent school while Pallara State School is a government 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 Australian International Islamic College better than Pallara State School?
On the Success Index, Pallara State School ranks higher (68.1 vs 44.1 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 Australian International Islamic College and Pallara State School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Durack and Pallara in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Islamic College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pallara State School has 16.6.
How do Australian International Islamic College and Pallara State School rank in QLD?
Australian International Islamic College is 160th of 275 and Pallara State School is 119th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.