Brisbane School of Distance Education vs Queensland Pathways State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane School of Distance Education
Coorparoo · Government combined · Prep-12
3,100 students · ICSEA 1038
Queensland Pathways State College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 10-12
384 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Brisbane School of Distance Education Coorparoo QLD | Queensland Pathways State College Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 275 | #116 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #616 of 1,259 | #755 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 3,100 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 1,883 / 1,217 | 222 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 776 | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 221.6 | 48.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 18% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanesde.eq.edu.au | qpsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 49.4).
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 9.7).
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education is the larger school with 3,100 students compared with 384.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has grown faster over five years (89% vs -13%).
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 School of Distance Education better than Queensland Pathways State College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane School of Distance Education ranks higher (51.7 vs 49.4 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 School of Distance Education and Queensland Pathways State College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane School of Distance Education has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Pathways State College has 6.7.
How do Brisbane School of Distance Education and Queensland Pathways State College rank in QLD?
Brisbane School of Distance Education is 123rd of 275 and Queensland Pathways State College is 116th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.