Bracken Ridge State School vs Sandgate District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Sandgate District State High School
Deagon · Government high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Bracken Ridge State School Bracken Ridge QLD | Sandgate District State High School Deagon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #495 of 804 | #105 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3546 of 4,908 | #711 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 304 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 162 | 486 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 83.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Deagon 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brackenridgess.eq.edu.au | sandgatedistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandgate District State High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 38.3).
- •Sandgate District State High School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandgate District State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Sandgate District State High School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 304.
- •Sandgate District State High 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 Sandgate District State High School?
On the Success Index, Sandgate District State High School ranks higher (51.4 vs 38.3 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 School and Sandgate District State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Deagon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bracken Ridge State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandgate District State High School has 11.9.
How do Bracken Ridge State School and Sandgate District State High School rank in QLD?
Bracken Ridge State School is 495th of 804 and Sandgate District State High School is 105th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.