Bracken Ridge State High School vs Brisbane Bayside State College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Ridge State High School
Bracken Ridge · Government high school · 7-12
626 students · ICSEA 981
Brisbane Bayside State College
Wynnum West · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Bracken Ridge State High School Bracken Ridge QLD | Brisbane Bayside State College Wynnum West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 269 | #161 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #870 of 1,472 | #1019 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 626 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 329 | 440 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 76.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Wynnum West 4178 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brackenridgeshs.eq.edu.au | brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bracken Ridge State High School scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 37.1).
- •Bracken Ridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 626.
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 Bracken Ridge State High School better than Brisbane Bayside State College?
On the Success Index, Bracken Ridge State High School ranks higher (43.5 vs 37.1 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 Bracken Ridge State High School and Brisbane Bayside State College?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Wynnum West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bracken Ridge State High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbane Bayside State College has 12.0.
How do Bracken Ridge State High School and Brisbane Bayside State College rank in QLD?
Bracken Ridge State High School is 138th of 269 and Brisbane Bayside State College is 161st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.