Islamic College of Brisbane vs Kuraby Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islamic College of Brisbane
Karawatha · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,712 students · ICSEA 1057
Kuraby Special School
Kuraby · Government special · Prep-12
88 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Islamic College of Brisbane Karawatha QLD | Kuraby Special School Kuraby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #623 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,712 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 895 / 817 | 23 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 131 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.8 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Karawatha 4117 | Kuraby 4112 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.icb.qld.edu.au | kurabyspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Islamic College of Brisbane has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuraby Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 15.9).
- •Islamic College of Brisbane is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 88.
- •Islamic College of Brisbane has grown faster over five years (34% vs 24%).
- •Islamic College of Brisbane is a independent school while Kuraby 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 Islamic College of Brisbane better than Kuraby 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 Islamic College of Brisbane and Kuraby Special School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Karawatha and Kuraby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islamic College of Brisbane has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kuraby Special School has 3.6.
How do Islamic College of Brisbane and Kuraby Special School rank in QLD?
Islamic College of Brisbane is 124th of 275 and Kuraby Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.