Boronia Heights State School vs Parklands Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia Heights State School
Boronia Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 925
Parklands Christian College
Park Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
970 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Boronia Heights State School Boronia Heights QLD | Parklands Christian College Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 804 | #158 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4643 of 4,908 | #770 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 565 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 275 | 521 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 63.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 57.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Boronia Heights 4124 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boroniaheightsss.eq.edu.au | www.parklands.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 22.7).
- •Parklands Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands Christian College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 565.
- •Parklands Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -9%).
- •Boronia Heights State School is a government school while Parklands Christian 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 Boronia Heights State School better than Parklands Christian College?
On the Success Index, Parklands Christian College ranks higher (44.7 vs 22.7 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 Boronia Heights State School and Parklands Christian College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Boronia Heights and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia Heights State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands Christian College has 15.4.
How do Boronia Heights State School and Parklands Christian College rank in QLD?
Boronia Heights State School is 718th of 804 and Parklands Christian College is 158th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.