Bald Hills State School vs Pine Rivers State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 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
Pine Rivers State High School
Strathpine · Government high school · 7-12
902 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Bald Hills State School Bald Hills QLD | Pine Rivers State High School Strathpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 804 | #191 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1792 of 4,908 | #1148 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 624 | 902 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 324 | 444 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 86.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 40.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bald Hills 4036 | Strathpine 4500 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldhillss.eq.edu.au | pineriversshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bald Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 31.3).
- •Bald Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pine Rivers State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.9).
- •Pine Rivers State High School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 624.
- •Bald Hills State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -31%).
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 Pine Rivers State High School?
On the Success Index, Bald Hills State School ranks higher (61.5 vs 31.3 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 Pine Rivers State High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bald Hills and Strathpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bald Hills State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pine Rivers State High School has 10.5.
How do Bald Hills State School and Pine Rivers State High School rank in QLD?
Bald Hills State School is 193rd of 804 and Pine Rivers State High School is 191st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.