Brisbane Bayside State College vs Wondall Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 950 m 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
Wondall Heights State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Brisbane Bayside State College Wynnum West QLD | Wondall Heights State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 269 | #220 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 1,472 | #1986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 910 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 470 | 276 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wynnum West 4178 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au | wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wondall Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 37.1).
- •Wondall Heights State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Bayside State College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Brisbane Bayside State College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 588.
- •Brisbane Bayside State College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -15%).
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 Wondall Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Wondall Heights State School ranks higher (59.3 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 Wondall Heights State School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Wynnum West and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Bayside State College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondall Heights State School has 14.2.
How do Brisbane Bayside State College and Wondall Heights State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Bayside State College is 161st of 269 and Wondall Heights State School is 220th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.