Fernbrooke State School vs Staines Memorial College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fernbrooke State School
Redbank Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 960
Staines Memorial College
Redbank Plains · Independent combined · Prep-12
716 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Fernbrooke State School Redbank Plains QLD | Staines Memorial College Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #561 of 804 | #155 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3930 of 4,908 | #751 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 501 / 506 | 368 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.7 | 55.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Redbank Plains 4301 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernbrookess.eq.edu.au | www.staines.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Staines Memorial College scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 32.8).
- •Staines Memorial College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Staines Memorial College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Fernbrooke State School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 716.
- •Staines Memorial College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 1%).
- •Fernbrooke State School is a government school while Staines Memorial College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Fernbrooke State School better than Staines Memorial College?
On the Success Index, Staines Memorial College ranks higher (45.6 vs 32.8 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 Fernbrooke State School and Staines Memorial College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Redbank Plains and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fernbrooke State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Staines Memorial College has 13.0.
How do Fernbrooke State School and Staines Memorial College rank in QLD?
Fernbrooke State School is 561st of 804 and Staines Memorial College is 155th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.