Brisbane Independent School vs Yarranlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Independent School
Pullenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1135
Yarranlea Primary School
Mount Gravatt · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Brisbane Independent School Pullenvale QLD | Yarranlea Primary School Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 23 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Pullenvale 4069 | Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bis.qld.edu.au/ | www.yarranlea.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yarranlea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 79.2).
- •Yarranlea Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Independent School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 58.
- •Yarranlea Primary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs -28%).
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 Independent School better than Yarranlea Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yarranlea Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 79.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brisbane Independent School and Yarranlea Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Pullenvale and Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Independent School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarranlea Primary School has 10.0.
How do Brisbane Independent School and Yarranlea Primary School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Independent School is unranked and Yarranlea Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.