Brisbane Bayside State College vs Iona College
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
Iona College
Lindum · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,802 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Brisbane Bayside State College Wynnum West QLD | Iona College Lindum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 269 | #96 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 1,472 | #505 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 910 | 1,802 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 470 | 0 / 1,802 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 237 |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | 253 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 141.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 88.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wynnum West 4178 | Lindum 4178 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au | www.iona.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Iona College scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 37.1).
- •Iona College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Bayside State College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Iona College is the larger school with 1,802 students compared with 910.
- •Iona College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is a government school while Iona College 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 Iona College?
On the Success Index, Iona College ranks higher (57.2 vs 37.1 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 Brisbane Bayside State College and Iona College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wynnum West and Lindum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Bayside State College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona College has 12.7.
How do Brisbane Bayside State College and Iona College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Bayside State College is 161st of 269 and Iona College is 96th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.