Brisbane School of Distance Education vs Coorparoo State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane School of Distance Education
Coorparoo · Government combined · Prep-12
3,100 students · ICSEA 1038
Coorparoo State School
Coorparoo · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Brisbane School of Distance Education Coorparoo QLD | Coorparoo State School Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 275 | #57 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #616 of 1,259 | #669 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,100 | 809 |
| Girls / boys | 1,883 / 1,217 | 396 / 413 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 121 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 776 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 221.6 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanesde.eq.edu.au | coorparooss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coorparoo State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 51.7).
- •Coorparoo State School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.2).
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education is the larger school with 3,100 students compared with 809.
- •Coorparoo State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -13%).
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 School of Distance Education better than Coorparoo State School?
On the Success Index, Coorparoo State School ranks higher (73.6 vs 51.7 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 School of Distance Education and Coorparoo State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane School of Distance Education has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coorparoo State School has 16.2.
How do Brisbane School of Distance Education and Coorparoo State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane School of Distance Education is 123rd of 275 and Coorparoo State School is 57th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.