Glenala State High School vs Western Suburbs State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 169 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenala State High School
Durack · Government high school · 7-12
1,133 students · ICSEA 908
Western Suburbs State Special School
Inala · Government special · Prep-12
220 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Glenala State High School Durack QLD | Western Suburbs State Special School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,133 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 576 | 59 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 63.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenalashs.eq.edu.au | westernsuburbsspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Western Suburbs State Special School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Suburbs State Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.0).
- •Glenala State High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 220.
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 Glenala State High School better than Western Suburbs 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 Glenala State High School and Western Suburbs State Special School?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Durack and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenala State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Suburbs State Special School has 4.1.
How do Glenala State High School and Western Suburbs State Special School rank in QLD?
Glenala State High School is 212th of 269 and Western Suburbs State Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.