Browns Plains State High School vs Yugumbir State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 823 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Plains State High School
Browns Plains · Government high school · 7-12
1,185 students · ICSEA 943
Yugumbir State School
Regents Park · Government primary · Prep-6
959 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Browns Plains State High School Browns Plains QLD | Yugumbir State School Regents Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 269 | #536 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 1,472 | #3788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,185 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 619 | 468 / 491 |
| Foundation intake | – | 128 |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 162 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.7 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Browns Plains 4118 | Regents Park 4118 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brownsplainsshs.eq.edu.au | yugumbirss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yugumbir State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 25.0).
- •Yugumbir State School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Browns Plains State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Browns Plains State High School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 959.
- •Browns Plains State High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -8%).
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 Browns Plains State High School better than Yugumbir State School?
On the Success Index, Yugumbir State School ranks higher (34.9 vs 25.0 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 Browns Plains State High School and Yugumbir State School?
About 823 m in a straight line, between Browns Plains and Regents Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Browns Plains State High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yugumbir State School has 14.7.
How do Browns Plains State High School and Yugumbir State School rank in QLD?
Browns Plains State High School is 233rd of 269 and Yugumbir State School is 536th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.