Brisbane Bayside State College vs Hemmant Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Bayside State College
Wynnum West · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 981
Hemmant Flexible School
Hemmant · Catholic special · 7-12
81 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Brisbane Bayside State College Wynnum West QLD | Hemmant Flexible School Hemmant QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 910 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 470 | 35 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 30% |
| Suburb | Wynnum West 4178 | Hemmant 4174 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/hemmant-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Bayside State College has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hemmant Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.0).
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 81.
- •Brisbane Bayside State College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is a government school while Hemmant Flexible 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 Brisbane Bayside State College better than Hemmant Flexible 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 Brisbane Bayside State College and Hemmant Flexible School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wynnum West and Hemmant in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Bayside State College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hemmant Flexible School has 9.2.
How do Brisbane Bayside State College and Hemmant Flexible School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Bayside State College is 161st of 269 and Hemmant Flexible School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.