Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre vs Westside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.4 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
Westside Christian College
Goodna · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre Wacol QLD | Westside Christian College Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #89 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #483 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 195 | 1,293 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 164 | 669 / 624 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 832 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 2.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.8 | 90.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 73.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 53% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wacol 4076 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | byetc.eq.edu.au | www.wcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 832), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 14.3).
- •Westside Christian College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 195.
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre has grown faster over five years (49% vs 16%).
- •Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is a government school while Westside Christian College is an independent 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 Youth Education and Training Centre better than Westside Christian College?
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 Westside Christian College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wacol and Goodna 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 Westside Christian College has 14.3.
How do Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre and Westside Christian College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is unranked and Westside Christian College is 89th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.