Australian Trade College North Brisbane vs Bribie Island State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane
Scarborough · Independent high school · 11-12
286 students · ICSEA 1026
Bribie Island State High School
Bongaree · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Australian Trade College North Brisbane Scarborough QLD | Bribie Island State High School Bongaree QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 269 | #172 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,472 | #1068 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 286 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 228 | 523 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 197 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Scarborough 4020 | Bongaree 4507 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | tradecollege.com.au/ | bribieislandshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 34.8).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bribie Island State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.2).
- •Bribie Island State High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 286.
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane is a independent school while Bribie Island State High 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 Australian Trade College North Brisbane better than Bribie Island State High School?
On the Success Index, Australian Trade College North Brisbane ranks higher (52.8 vs 34.8 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 Australian Trade College North Brisbane and Bribie Island State High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Bongaree in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bribie Island State High School has 11.7.
How do Australian Trade College North Brisbane and Bribie Island State High School rank in QLD?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is 97th of 269 and Bribie Island State High School is 172nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.