Mitchelton Special School vs St William's Primary 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.
Mitchelton Special School
Mitchelton · Government special · Prep-12
78 students · ICSEA 1014
St William's Primary School
Keperra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Mitchelton Special School Mitchelton QLD | St William's Primary School Keperra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #68 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 56 | 239 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 3.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mitchelton 4053 | Keperra 4054 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mitcheltonspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stwilliamsgrovely.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St William's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchelton Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 16.7).
- •St William's Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 78.
- •St William's Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -34%).
- •Mitchelton Special School is a government school while St William's Primary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Chermside
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchelton Special School better than St William's Primary 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 St William's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mitchelton and Keperra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitchelton Special School has 3.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St William's Primary School has 16.7.
How do Mitchelton Special School and St William's Primary School rank in QLD?
Mitchelton Special School is unranked and St William's Primary School is 68th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.