Carole Park State School vs Inala Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carole Park State School
Wacol · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 905
Inala Flexible School
Inala · Catholic special · 7-12
94 students · ICSEA 823
| Measure | Carole Park State School Wacol QLD | Inala Flexible School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4177 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 167 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 87 | 39 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 823 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 50% |
| Suburb | Wacol 4076 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caroleparkss.eq.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/inala-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Carole Park State School has the higher ICSEA (905 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inala Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.5).
- •Carole Park State School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 94.
- •Inala Flexible School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -6%).
- •Carole Park State School is a government school while Inala Flexible School is a catholic 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 Carole Park State School better than Inala Flexible 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 Carole Park State School and Inala Flexible School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wacol and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carole Park State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inala Flexible School has 9.9.
How do Carole Park State School and Inala Flexible School rank in QLD?
Carole Park State School is 613th of 804 and Inala Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.