Coorparoo Secondary College vs East Brisbane State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorparoo Secondary College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 7-12
407 students · ICSEA 1032
East Brisbane State School
East Brisbane · Government primary · Prep-6
231 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Coorparoo Secondary College Coorparoo QLD | East Brisbane State School East Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 269 | #140 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #336 of 1,472 | #1401 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 407 | 231 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 194 | 107 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 95 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | East Brisbane 4169 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coorparoosecondarycollege.eq.edu.au | eastbrisbaness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coorparoo Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 65.7).
- •East Brisbane State School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coorparoo Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.8).
- •Coorparoo Secondary College is the larger school with 407 students compared with 231.
- •Coorparoo Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -16%).
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 Coorparoo Secondary College better than East Brisbane State School?
On the Success Index, Coorparoo Secondary College ranks higher (67.7 vs 65.7 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 Coorparoo Secondary College and East Brisbane State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and East Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorparoo Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Brisbane State School has 12.8.
How do Coorparoo Secondary College and East Brisbane State School rank in QLD?
Coorparoo Secondary College is 28th of 269 and East Brisbane State School is 140th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.