Bracken Ridge State School vs Proserpine State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 893 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Ridge State School
Bracken Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
304 students · ICSEA 968
Proserpine State School
Proserpine · Government primary · Prep-6
577 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Bracken Ridge State School Bracken Ridge QLD | Proserpine State School Proserpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #495 of 804 | #493 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3546 of 4,908 | #3523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 304 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 162 | 260 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Proserpine 4800 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | brackenridgess.eq.edu.au | proserpiness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.3 vs 38.7).
- •Proserpine State School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 304.
- •Proserpine State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -23%).
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 School better than Proserpine State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bracken Ridge State School and Proserpine State School?
About 893 km in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Proserpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bracken Ridge State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Proserpine State School has 12.7.
How do Bracken Ridge State School and Proserpine State School rank in QLD?
Bracken Ridge State School is 495th of 804 and Proserpine State School is 493rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.