Bald Hills State School vs Bracken Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Hills State School
Bald Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
624 students · ICSEA 1042
Bracken Ridge State School
Bracken Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
304 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Bald Hills State School Bald Hills QLD | Bracken Ridge State School Bracken Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 804 | #495 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1792 of 4,908 | #3546 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 624 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 324 | 142 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 18% |
| Suburb | Bald Hills 4036 | Bracken Ridge 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldhillss.eq.edu.au | brackenridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bald Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 38.3).
- •Bald Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bracken Ridge State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Bald Hills State School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 304.
- •Bald Hills State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -23%).
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 Bald Hills State School better than Bracken Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Bald Hills State School ranks higher (61.5 vs 38.3 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 Bald Hills State School and Bracken Ridge State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bald Hills and Bracken Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bald Hills State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bracken Ridge State School has 13.2.
How do Bald Hills State School and Bracken Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Bald Hills State School is 193rd of 804 and Bracken Ridge State School is 495th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.