Australian International Islamic College vs Western Suburbs State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Western Suburbs State Special School
Inala · Government special · Prep-12
220 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Australian International Islamic College Durack QLD | Western Suburbs State Special School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 860 / 713 | 59 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 193 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.1 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.0 | 63.3 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aiic.qld.edu.au | westernsuburbsspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Western Suburbs State Special School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Suburbs State Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.7).
- •Australian International Islamic College is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 220.
- •Australian International Islamic College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 25%).
- •Australian International Islamic College is a independent school while Western Suburbs State Special 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 Western Suburbs State Special 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 Australian International Islamic College and Western Suburbs State Special School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Durack and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Islamic College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Suburbs State Special School has 4.1.
How do Australian International Islamic College and Western Suburbs State Special School rank in QLD?
Australian International Islamic College is 160th of 275 and Western Suburbs State Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.