Australian International Islamic College vs St John's Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 3.1 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
St John's Anglican College
Forest Lake · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,329 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Australian International Islamic College Durack QLD | St John's Anglican College Forest Lake QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 275 | #38 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 1,259 | #274 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,329 |
| Girls / boys | 860 / 713 | 648 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 193 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.1 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.0 | 66.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Forest Lake 4078 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aiic.qld.edu.au | www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 44.1).
- •St John's Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Islamic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Australian International Islamic College is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 1,329.
- •Australian International Islamic College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 28%).
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 St John's Anglican College?
On the Success Index, St John's Anglican College ranks higher (69.4 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 St John's Anglican College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Durack and Forest Lake in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Islamic College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Anglican College has 14.8.
How do Australian International Islamic College and St John's Anglican College rank in QLD?
Australian International Islamic College is 160th of 275 and St John's Anglican College is 38th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.