Bellbird Park State Secondary College vs St Augustine's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Bellbird Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,795 students · ICSEA 950
St Augustine's College
Augustine Heights · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Bellbird Park State Secondary College Bellbird Park QLD | St Augustine's College Augustine Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 269 | #138 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1119 of 1,472 | #680 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,795 | 1,555 |
| Girls / boys | 872 / 923 | 823 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | – | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 296 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.4 | 100.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 42.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bellbird Park 4300 | Augustine Heights 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au | www.stac.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 32.7).
- •St Augustine's College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 1,555.
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (54% vs 6%).
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College is a government school while St Augustine's College is a catholic 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 Bellbird Park State Secondary College better than St Augustine's College?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College ranks higher (48.6 vs 32.7 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 Bellbird Park State Secondary College and St Augustine's College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bellbird Park and Augustine Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbird Park State Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College has 15.5.
How do Bellbird Park State Secondary College and St Augustine's College rank in QLD?
Bellbird Park State Secondary College is 188th of 269 and St Augustine's College is 138th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.