Bracken Ridge State High School vs St Kieran's School
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.
Bracken Ridge State High School
Bracken Ridge · Government high school · 7-12
626 students · ICSEA 981
St Kieran's School
Brighton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Bracken Ridge State High School Bracken Ridge QLD | St Kieran's School Brighton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 269 | #121 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #870 of 1,472 | #1209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 626 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 329 | 166 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Brighton 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brackenridgeshs.eq.edu.au | www.stkieranbrighton.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kieran's School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 43.5).
- •St Kieran's School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bracken Ridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.0).
- •Bracken Ridge State High School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 343.
- •St Kieran's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -3%).
- •Bracken Ridge State High School is a government school while St Kieran's School 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 Bracken Ridge State High School better than St Kieran's School?
On the Success Index, St Kieran's School ranks higher (68.0 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 Bracken Ridge State High School and St Kieran's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Brighton 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 St Kieran's School has 17.0.
How do Bracken Ridge State High School and St Kieran's School rank in QLD?
Bracken Ridge State High School is 138th of 269 and St Kieran's School is 121st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.