Brisbane Bayside State College vs OneSchool Global QLD
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
OneSchool Global QLD
Wakerley · Independent combined · 3-12
285 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Brisbane Bayside State College Wynnum West QLD | OneSchool Global QLD Wakerley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 269 | #202 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 1,472 | #951 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 3-12 |
| Students | 910 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 470 | 144 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wynnum West 4178 | Wakerley 4154 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/regions/australia/queensland/ |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Bayside State College scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 35.5).
- •OneSchool Global QLD has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global QLD has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.0).
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 285.
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is a government school while OneSchool Global QLD 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 Brisbane Bayside State College better than OneSchool Global QLD?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Bayside State College ranks higher (37.1 vs 35.5 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 OneSchool Global QLD?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wynnum West and Wakerley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Bayside State College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global QLD has 7.4.
How do Brisbane Bayside State College and OneSchool Global QLD rank in QLD?
Brisbane Bayside State College is 161st of 269 and OneSchool Global QLD is 202nd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.