Inala Flexible School vs St Mark's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 582 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inala Flexible School
Inala · Catholic special · 7-12
94 students · ICSEA 823
St Mark's School
Inala · Catholic primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Inala Flexible School Inala QLD | St Mark's School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #467 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 94 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 55 | 226 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 823 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 1% |
| Suburb | Inala 4077 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthplus.edu.au/inala-flc/ | www.stmarksinala.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inala Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.9).
- •St Mark's School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 94.
- •Inala Flexible School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -11%).
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 Inala Flexible School better than St Mark's 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 Inala Flexible School and St Mark's School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Inala and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inala Flexible School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's School has 14.9.
How do Inala Flexible School and St Mark's School rank in QLD?
Inala Flexible School is unranked and St Mark's School is 467th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.