Enoggera State School vs Mitchelton Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enoggera State School
Enoggera · Government primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1128
Mitchelton Special School
Mitchelton · Government special · Prep-12
78 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Enoggera State School Enoggera QLD | Mitchelton Special School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 390 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 174 | 22 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 3.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Enoggera 4051 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enoggerass.eq.edu.au | mitcheltonspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Enoggera State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchelton Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 14.4).
- •Enoggera State School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 78.
- •Enoggera State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -34%).
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 Enoggera State School better than Mitchelton 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 Enoggera State School and Mitchelton Special School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Enoggera and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enoggera State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mitchelton Special School has 3.1.
How do Enoggera State School and Mitchelton Special School rank in QLD?
Enoggera State School is 4th of 804 and Mitchelton Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.