Burpengary State Secondary College vs Queensland Pathways State College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burpengary State Secondary College
Burpengary · Government high school · 7-12
1,121 students · ICSEA 964
Queensland Pathways State College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 10-12
384 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Burpengary State Secondary College Burpengary QLD | Queensland Pathways State College Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 269 | #116 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1094 of 1,472 | #755 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,121 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 577 / 544 | 222 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 48.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 18% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryssc.eq.edu.au | qpsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Pathways State College scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 33.7).
- •Queensland Pathways State College has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 12.4).
- •Burpengary State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 384.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has grown faster over five years (89% vs 4%).
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 Burpengary State Secondary College better than Queensland Pathways State College?
On the Success Index, Queensland Pathways State College ranks higher (49.4 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 Burpengary State Secondary College and Queensland Pathways State College?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Pathways State College has 6.7.
How do Burpengary State Secondary College and Queensland Pathways State College rank in QLD?
Burpengary State Secondary College is 178th of 269 and Queensland Pathways State College is 116th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.