Red Hill Special School vs St Ambrose's Primary 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.
Red Hill Special School
Red Hill · Government special · Prep-12
83 students · ICSEA 1090
St Ambrose's Primary School
Newmarket · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Red Hill Special School Red Hill QLD | St Ambrose's Primary School Newmarket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #13 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #163 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 83 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 54 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 2.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Red Hill 4059 | Newmarket 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redhillspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Hill Special School has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 13.6).
- •St Ambrose's Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 83.
- •Red Hill Special School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -36%).
- •Red Hill Special School is a government school while St Ambrose'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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hill Special School better than St Ambrose'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 Red Hill Special School and St Ambrose's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Red Hill and Newmarket in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Red Hill Special School has 2.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Red Hill Special School and St Ambrose's Primary School rank in QLD?
Red Hill Special School is unranked and St Ambrose's Primary School is 13th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.