Brisbane Bayside State College vs Wynnum State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
Wynnum State High School
Wynnum · Government high school · 7-12
1,109 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Brisbane Bayside State College Wynnum West QLD | Wynnum State High School Wynnum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 269 | #39 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 1,472 | #395 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 910 | 1,109 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 470 | 573 / 536 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 220 |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 93.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wynnum West 4178 | Wynnum 4178 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au | wynnumshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wynnum State High School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 37.1).
- •Wynnum State High School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wynnum State High School is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 910.
- •Wynnum State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -4%).
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 Wynnum State High School?
On the Success Index, Wynnum State High School ranks higher (65.4 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 Wynnum State High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wynnum West and Wynnum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Bayside State College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wynnum State High School has 11.9.
How do Brisbane Bayside State College and Wynnum State High School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Bayside State College is 161st of 269 and Wynnum State High School is 39th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.