YMCA Vocational School - Brisbane South
12-24 Mannington Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
YMCA Vocational School - Brisbane South is an independent secondary school in Acacia Ridge, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 180 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 882, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: The YMCA Vocational School, now Y Schools Queensland, is a Special Assistance School offering adjusted education programs for secondary students who benefit from an alternative learning environment. The Acacia Ridge campus is part of a multi-campus network. Programs combine school subjects, vocational training, and wellbeing support, helping students build practical skills, confidence and employment pathways.
Often praised
- Vocational pathways
- Wellbeing support
- Alternative learning environment
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School (Acacia Ridge) | Acacia Ridge | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.4 km | 710 | 260 |
| Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre (Sunnybank Hills) | Sunnybank Hills | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,054 | 246 |
| St Thomas More College (Sunnybank) | Sunnybank | Catholic high school | 2.6 km | 1,067 | 1,161 |
| Carinity Education - Southside (Sunnybank) | Sunnybank | Independent high school | 3.0 km | 936 | 121 |
| Sunnybank State High School | Sunnybank | Public high school | 3.5 km | 963 | 641 |
| Australian International Islamic College (Durack) | Durack | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.0 km | 971 | 1,573 |
| Wisdom College (Calamvale) | Calamvale | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.2 km | 1,050 | 456 |
| Glenala State High School | Durack | Public high school | 4.5 km | 908 | 1,133 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carinity Education - Rockhampton (Glenlee) | Glenlee | Independent high school · 7-12 | 269 | 872 |
| Burnett Youth Learning Centre (Elliott) | Elliott | Independent high school · 7-12 | 76 | 898 |
| Ontrack College Emerald (Emerald) | Emerald | Independent high school · 7-10 | 23 | 904 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.