Mitchelton Special School vs Our Lady of Dolours School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 194 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchelton Special School
Mitchelton · Government special · Prep-12
78 students · ICSEA 1014
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Mitchelton Special School Mitchelton QLD | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #45 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 56 | 91 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 3.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mitchelton 4053 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mitcheltonspecs.eq.edu.au | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchelton Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 13.8).
- •Our Lady of Dolours School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 78.
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -34%).
- •Mitchelton Special School is a government school while Our Lady of Dolours School is a catholic 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 Mitchelton Special School better than Our Lady of Dolours 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 Mitchelton Special School and Our Lady of Dolours School?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Mitchelton and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitchelton Special School has 3.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8.
How do Mitchelton Special School and Our Lady of Dolours School rank in QLD?
Mitchelton Special School is unranked and Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.