Bray Park State High School vs Genesis Christian College
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.
Bray Park State High School
Bray Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,830 students · ICSEA 991
Genesis Christian College
Bray Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,618 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Bray Park State High School Bray Park QLD | Genesis Christian College Bray Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 269 | #88 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #776 of 1,472 | #478 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,830 | 1,618 |
| Girls / boys | 879 / 951 | 867 / 751 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 363 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 197 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 140.0 | 112.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.2 | 81.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bray Park 4500 | Bray Park 4500 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brayparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.genesis.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Genesis Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 48.2).
- •Genesis Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bray Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Bray Park State High School is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 1,618.
- •Bray Park State High School has grown faster over five years (65% vs 5%).
- •Bray Park State High School is a government school while Genesis 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 Bray Park State High School better than Genesis Christian College?
On the Success Index, Genesis Christian College ranks higher (58.9 vs 48.2 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 Bray Park State High School and Genesis Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bray Park and Bray Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bray Park State High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Genesis Christian College has 14.4.
How do Bray Park State High School and Genesis Christian College rank in QLD?
Bray Park State High School is 119th of 269 and Genesis Christian College is 88th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.