Inala Flexible School vs Western Suburbs State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 1.7 km 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
Western Suburbs State Special School
Inala · Government special · Prep-12
220 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Inala Flexible School Inala QLD | Western Suburbs State Special School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 94 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 55 | 59 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 823 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 53.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 63.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 13% |
| Suburb | Inala 4077 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthplus.edu.au/inala-flc/ | westernsuburbsspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Western Suburbs State Special School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Suburbs State Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 9.9).
- •Western Suburbs State Special School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 94.
- •Inala Flexible School is a catholic school while Western Suburbs State 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 Inala Flexible 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 Inala Flexible School and Western Suburbs State Special School?
About 1.7 km 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 Western Suburbs State Special School has 4.1.
How do Inala Flexible School and Western Suburbs State Special School rank in QLD?
Inala Flexible School is unranked and Western Suburbs State Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.