Brisbane Christian College vs Sunnybank Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Christian College
Salisbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,118 students · ICSEA 1109
Sunnybank Special School
Sunnybank · Government special · Prep-12
112 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Brisbane Christian College Salisbury QLD | Sunnybank Special School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #319 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,118 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 554 / 564 | 25 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +90% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 35.0 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Salisbury 4107 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanechristiancollege.com.au/ | sunnybankspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 15.9).
- •Brisbane Christian College is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 112.
- •Sunnybank Special School has grown faster over five years (90% vs 11%).
- •Brisbane Christian College is a independent school while Sunnybank 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 Brisbane Christian College better than Sunnybank 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 Brisbane Christian College and Sunnybank Special School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Christian College has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank Special School has 3.7.
How do Brisbane Christian College and Sunnybank Special School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Christian College is 51st of 275 and Sunnybank Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.