Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre vs Sunnybank Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Sunnybank Hills State School
Sunnybank Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
1,686 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre Sunnybank Hills QLD | Sunnybank Hills State School Sunnybank Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #44 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #485 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 246 | 1,686 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 200 | 785 / 901 |
| Foundation intake | – | 199 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 102.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunnybank Hills 4109 | Sunnybank Hills 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | autismqld.com.au/services/school-aged/autism-queensland-school/ | sunnybankhillsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunnybank Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 16.5).
- •Sunnybank Hills State School is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 246.
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre has grown faster over five years (61% vs 15%).
- •Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre is a independent school while Sunnybank Hills 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 Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre better than Sunnybank Hills State 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 Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre and Sunnybank Hills State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sunnybank Hills and Sunnybank Hills 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 Sunnybank Hills State School has 16.5.
How do Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre and Sunnybank Hills State School rank in QLD?
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre is unranked and Sunnybank Hills State School is 44th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.