Middle Park State School vs Pullenvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Park State School
Middle Park · Government primary · Prep-6
578 students · ICSEA 1070
Pullenvale State School
Pullenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Middle Park State School Middle Park QLD | Pullenvale State School Pullenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 804 | #52 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1756 of 4,908 | #609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 578 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 295 | 196 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Middle Park 4074 | Pullenvale 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | middleparkss.eq.edu.au | pullenvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pullenvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 61.9).
- •Pullenvale State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Park State School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 389.
- •Pullenvale State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
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 Middle Park State School better than Pullenvale State School?
On the Success Index, Pullenvale State School ranks higher (74.2 vs 61.9 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 Middle Park State School and Pullenvale State School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Middle Park and Pullenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middle Park State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pullenvale State School has 15.0.
How do Middle Park State School and Pullenvale State School rank in QLD?
Middle Park State School is 184th of 804 and Pullenvale State School is 52nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.