Greenbank State School vs Park Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbank State School
Greenbank · Government primary · Prep-6
859 students · ICSEA 1001
Park Ridge State School
Park Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
584 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Greenbank State School Greenbank QLD | Park Ridge State School Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #461 of 804 | #503 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3386 of 4,908 | #3583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 859 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 425 | 281 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Greenbank 4124 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenbankss.eq.edu.au | parkridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greenbank State School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 37.8).
- •Greenbank State School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Park Ridge State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Greenbank State School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 584.
- •Park Ridge State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
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 Greenbank State School better than Park Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Greenbank State School ranks higher (40.5 vs 37.8 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 Greenbank State School and Park Ridge State School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Greenbank and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenbank State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge State School has 14.6.
How do Greenbank State School and Park Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Greenbank State School is 461st of 804 and Park Ridge State School is 503rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.