Birkdale South State School vs Redlands College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale South State School
Birkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
407 students · ICSEA 993
Redlands College
Wellington Point · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Birkdale South State School Birkdale QLD | Redlands College Wellington Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #424 of 804 | #87 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3180 of 4,908 | #468 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 407 | 1,443 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 213 | 826 / 617 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 101.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 73.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Birkdale 4159 | Wellington Point 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birkdalesouthss.eq.edu.au | www.redlands.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redlands College scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 43.5).
- •Redlands College has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birkdale South State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Redlands College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 407.
- •Redlands College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -21%).
- •Birkdale South State School is a government school while Redlands College 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 Birkdale South State School better than Redlands College?
On the Success Index, Redlands College ranks higher (59.7 vs 43.5 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 Birkdale South State School and Redlands College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Wellington Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birkdale South State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redlands College has 14.2.
How do Birkdale South State School and Redlands College rank in QLD?
Birkdale South State School is 424th of 804 and Redlands College is 87th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.