Australian Trade College North Brisbane vs Redcliffe Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane
Scarborough · Independent high school · 11-12
286 students · ICSEA 1026
Redcliffe Special School
Redcliffe · Government special · 7-12
89 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Australian Trade College North Brisbane Scarborough QLD | Redcliffe Special School Redcliffe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 286 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 228 | 26 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Scarborough 4020 | Redcliffe 4020 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | tradecollege.com.au/ | redcliffespecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redcliffe Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 18.2).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane is the larger school with 286 students compared with 89.
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane is a independent school while Redcliffe 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 Trade College North Brisbane better than Redcliffe 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 Trade College North Brisbane and Redcliffe Special School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Redcliffe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redcliffe Special School has 3.3.
How do Australian Trade College North Brisbane and Redcliffe Special School rank in QLD?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is 97th of 269 and Redcliffe Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.