Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre vs Cleveland Education and Training Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 1118 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
Wacol · Government special · 5-12
195 students · ICSEA 832
Cleveland Education and Training Centre
Rowes Bay · Government special · 5-12
98 students · ICSEA 720
| Measure | Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre Wacol QLD | Cleveland Education and Training Centre Rowes Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 195 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 164 | 16 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 832 | 720 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.8 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 53% | 91% |
| Suburb | Wacol 4076 | Rowes Bay 4810 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | byetc.eq.edu.au | clevelandetc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre has the higher ICSEA (832 vs 720), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 2.6).
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is the larger school with 195 students compared with 98.
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre has grown faster over five years (49% vs 36%).
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 Youth Education and Training Centre better than Cleveland Education and Training Centre?
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 Youth Education and Training Centre and Cleveland Education and Training Centre?
About 1118 km in a straight line, between Wacol and Rowes Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre has 2.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cleveland Education and Training Centre has 2.6.
How do Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre and Cleveland Education and Training Centre rank in QLD?
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is unranked and Cleveland Education and Training Centre is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.