Brisbane Grammar School vs Petrie Terrace State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 746 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Grammar School
Brisbane · Independent combined · 5-12
1,996 students · ICSEA 1210
Petrie Terrace State School
Paddington · Government primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Brisbane Grammar School Brisbane QLD | Petrie Terrace State School Paddington QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 275 | #10 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,259 | #125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,996 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,996 | 130 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 291 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 287 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1210 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 83% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 188.2 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 133.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Paddington 4064 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brisbanegrammar.com | petrieterracess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.4 vs 81.5).
- •Brisbane Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Brisbane Grammar School is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 257.
- •Brisbane Grammar School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 5%).
- •Brisbane Grammar School is a independent school while Petrie Terrace State School is a government 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 Grammar School better than Petrie Terrace State School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Grammar School ranks higher (85.4 vs 81.5 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 Grammar School and Petrie Terrace State School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Paddington in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Grammar School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Petrie Terrace State School has 13.5.
How do Brisbane Grammar School and Petrie Terrace State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Grammar School is 1st of 275 and Petrie Terrace State School is 10th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.