Bald Hills State School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 521 m 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
St Paul's School
Bald Hills · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,283 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Bald Hills State School Bald Hills QLD | St Paul's School Bald Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 804 | #35 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1792 of 4,908 | #261 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 624 | 1,283 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 324 | 632 / 651 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 95.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bald Hills 4036 | Bald Hills 4036 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldhillss.eq.edu.au | www.stpauls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 61.5).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •St Paul's School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 624.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Bald Hills State School is a government school while St Paul's School 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 Bald Hills State School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.5 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 St Paul's School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Bald Hills and Bald Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bald Hills State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 13.4.
How do Bald Hills State School and St Paul's School rank in QLD?
Bald Hills State School is 193rd of 804 and St Paul's School is 35th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.