Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre vs Carinity Education - Southside
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre
Sunnybank Hills · Independent special · U
246 students · ICSEA 1054
Carinity Education - Southside
Sunnybank · Independent special · 7-12
121 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre Sunnybank Hills QLD | Carinity Education - Southside Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 246 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 200 | 121 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 30% |
| Suburb | Sunnybank Hills 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | autismqld.com.au/services/school-aged/autism-queensland-school/ | www.southside.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 9.8).
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre is the larger school with 246 students compared with 121.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has grown faster over five years (61% vs 4%).
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 Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre better than Carinity Education - Southside?
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 Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre and Carinity Education - Southside?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sunnybank Hills and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carinity Education - Southside has 9.8.
How do Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre and Carinity Education - Southside rank in QLD?
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre is unranked and Carinity Education - Southside is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.