Aldridge State High School vs Riverside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge State High School
Maryborough · Government high school · 7-12
581 students · ICSEA 932
Riverside Christian College
Maryborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,329 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Aldridge State High School Maryborough QLD | Riverside Christian College Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 269 | #196 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1266 of 1,472 | #932 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 581 | 1,329 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 275 | 678 / 651 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 83.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 63.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au | www.riverside.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 26.6).
- •Riverside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.0).
- •Riverside Christian College is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 581.
- •Riverside Christian College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -32%).
- •Aldridge State High School is a government school while Riverside Christian College is an independent 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 Aldridge State High School better than Riverside Christian College?
On the Success Index, Riverside Christian College ranks higher (36.2 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldridge State High School and Riverside Christian College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldridge State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Christian College has 16.0.
How do Aldridge State High School and Riverside Christian College rank in QLD?
Aldridge State High School is 221st of 269 and Riverside Christian College is 196th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.