Birkdale State School vs Wellington Point State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale State School
Birkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
462 students · ICSEA 1002
Wellington Point State High School
Wellington Point · Government high school · 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Birkdale State School Birkdale QLD | Wellington Point State High School Wellington Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #383 of 804 | #155 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2981 of 4,908 | #971 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 462 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 249 | 387 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Birkdale 4159 | Wellington Point 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birkdaless.eq.edu.au | wellingtonpointshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birkdale State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 39.4).
- •Birkdale State School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wellington Point State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
- •Wellington Point State High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 462.
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 State School better than Wellington Point State High School?
On the Success Index, Birkdale State School ranks higher (46.2 vs 39.4 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 State School and Wellington Point State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Wellington Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birkdale State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellington Point State High School has 11.5.
How do Birkdale State School and Wellington Point State High School rank in QLD?
Birkdale State School is 383rd of 804 and Wellington Point State High School is 155th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.