Brisbane Independent School vs Pullenvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Independent School
Pullenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1135
Pullenvale State School
Pullenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Brisbane Independent School Pullenvale QLD | Pullenvale State School Pullenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #52 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 196 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pullenvale 4069 | Pullenvale 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bis.qld.edu.au/ | pullenvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 74.2).
- •Brisbane Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Independent School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.0).
- •Pullenvale State School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 60.
- •Pullenvale State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -28%).
- •Brisbane Independent School is a independent school while Pullenvale 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 Independent School better than Pullenvale State School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Independent School ranks higher (79.2 vs 74.2 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 Independent School and Pullenvale State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pullenvale and Pullenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Independent School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pullenvale State School has 15.0.
How do Brisbane Independent School and Pullenvale State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Independent School is unranked and Pullenvale State School is 52nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.