Compass Independent School vs Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 244 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Independent School
Kelvin Grove · Independent combined · Prep-7
47 students · ICSEA 1157
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Kelvin Grove · Government high school · 10-12
436 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Compass Independent School Kelvin Grove QLD | Queensland Academy for Creative Industries Kelvin Grove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #2 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #9 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-7 | 10-12 |
| Students | 47 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 28 | 359 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 52.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kelvin Grove 4059 | Kelvin Grove 4059 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compassindependentschool.com/ | qaci.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries scores higher on the Success Index (86.1 vs 83.1).
- •Compass Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.8).
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is the larger school with 436 students compared with 47.
- •Compass Independent School is a independent school while Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is a government 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 Compass Independent School better than Queensland Academy for Creative Industries?
On the Success Index, Queensland Academy for Creative Industries ranks higher (86.1 vs 83.1 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 Compass Independent School and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Kelvin Grove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compass Independent School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has 8.3.
How do Compass Independent School and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries rank in QLD?
Compass Independent School is unranked and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is 2nd of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.