Nursery Road State Special School vs St Agnes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 821 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nursery Road State Special School
Holland Park West · Government special · Prep-12
158 students · ICSEA 1034
St Agnes School
Mount Gravatt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
455 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Nursery Road State Special School Holland Park West QLD | St Agnes School Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #115 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1153 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 106 | 234 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 3.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holland Park West 4121 | Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nurseryroadspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stagnes.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agnes School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nursery Road State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 16.5).
- •St Agnes School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 158.
- •St Agnes School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
- •Nursery Road State Special School is a government school while St Agnes 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 Nursery Road State Special School better than St Agnes 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 Nursery Road State Special School and St Agnes School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Holland Park West and Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nursery Road State Special School has 3.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agnes School has 16.5.
How do Nursery Road State Special School and St Agnes School rank in QLD?
Nursery Road State Special School is unranked and St Agnes School is 115th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.