Browns Plains State School vs Stretton State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Plains State School
Browns Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
597 students · ICSEA 934
Stretton State College
Stretton · Government combined · Prep-12
3,578 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Browns Plains State School Browns Plains QLD | Stretton State College Stretton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #546 of 804 | #93 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3852 of 4,908 | #497 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 597 | 3,578 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 305 | 1,749 / 1,829 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 159 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 363 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 251 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 249.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 82.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Browns Plains 4118 | Stretton 4116 |
| Council area | Logan | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brownsplainsss.eq.edu.au | strettonsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stretton State College scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 33.7).
- •Stretton State College has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Browns Plains State School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Stretton State College is the larger school with 3,578 students compared with 597.
- •Stretton State College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 2%).
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 School better than Stretton State College?
On the Success Index, Stretton State College ranks higher (57.8 vs 33.7 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 School and Stretton State College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Browns Plains and Stretton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Browns Plains State School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stretton State College has 14.3.
How do Browns Plains State School and Stretton State College rank in QLD?
Browns Plains State School is 546th of 804 and Stretton State College is 93rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.