Mt St Michael's College vs Red Hill Special 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.
Mt St Michael's College
Ashgrove · Catholic combined · 5-12
849 students · ICSEA 1155
Red Hill Special School
Red Hill · Government special · Prep-12
83 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Mt St Michael's College Ashgrove QLD | Red Hill Special School Red Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #173 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 849 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 849 / 0 | 29 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 32.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Red Hill 4059 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.msm.qld.edu.au | redhillspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mt St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Hill Special School has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 11.5).
- •Mt St Michael's College is the larger school with 849 students compared with 83.
- •Red Hill Special School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
- •Mt St Michael's College is a catholic school while Red Hill 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 Mt St Michael's College better than Red Hill 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 Mt St Michael's College and Red Hill Special School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove and Red Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt St Michael's College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Hill Special School has 2.9.
How do Mt St Michael's College and Red Hill Special School rank in QLD?
Mt St Michael's College is 16th of 275 and Red Hill Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.