East Brisbane State School vs Narbethong State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Brisbane State School
East Brisbane · Government primary · Prep-6
231 students · ICSEA 1077
Narbethong State Special School
Woolloongabba · Government special · Prep-12
53 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | East Brisbane State School East Brisbane QLD | Narbethong State Special School Woolloongabba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1401 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 231 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 124 | 15 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 1.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Brisbane 4169 | Woolloongabba 4102 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastbrisbaness.eq.edu.au | narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Brisbane State School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narbethong State Special School has fewer students per teacher (1.7 vs 12.8).
- •East Brisbane State School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 53.
- •Narbethong State Special School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -16%).
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 East Brisbane State School better than Narbethong State Special 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 East Brisbane State School and Narbethong State Special School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between East Brisbane and Woolloongabba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Brisbane State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narbethong State Special School has 1.7.
How do East Brisbane State School and Narbethong State Special School rank in QLD?
East Brisbane State School is 140th of 804 and Narbethong State Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.