Hillbrook Anglican School vs Mitchelton Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillbrook Anglican School
Enoggera · Independent high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 1174
Mitchelton Special School
Mitchelton · Government special · Prep-12
78 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Hillbrook Anglican School Enoggera QLD | Mitchelton Special School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #17 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 895 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 466 / 429 | 22 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.8 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Enoggera 4051 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au/ | mitcheltonspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillbrook Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchelton Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 12.3).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 78.
- •Hillbrook Anglican School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -34%).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School is a independent school while Mitchelton Special School 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 Hillbrook Anglican 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 Hillbrook Anglican School and Mitchelton Special School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Enoggera and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillbrook Anglican School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mitchelton Special School has 3.1.
How do Hillbrook Anglican School and Mitchelton Special School rank in QLD?
Hillbrook Anglican School is 3rd of 269 and Mitchelton Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.