Holy Spirit School vs Pine Rivers State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
Bray Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
484 students · ICSEA 1031
Pine Rivers State High School
Strathpine · Government high school · 7-12
902 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Holy Spirit School Bray Park QLD | Pine Rivers State High School Strathpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 804 | #191 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2565 of 4,908 | #1148 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 484 | 902 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 236 | 444 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 86.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 40.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bray Park 4500 | Strathpine 4500 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritbraypark.qld.edu.au | pineriversshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 31.3).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pine Rivers State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
- •Pine Rivers State High School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 484.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -31%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while Pine Rivers State High School is a government 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 Holy Spirit School better than Pine Rivers State High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (51.8 vs 31.3 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 Holy Spirit School and Pine Rivers State High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bray Park and Strathpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pine Rivers State High School has 10.5.
How do Holy Spirit School and Pine Rivers State High School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit School is 307th of 804 and Pine Rivers State High School is 191st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.