Milton State School vs Petrie Terrace State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milton State School
Milton · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 1151
Petrie Terrace State School
Paddington · Government primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Milton State School Milton QLD | Petrie Terrace State School Paddington QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 804 | #10 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 4,908 | #125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 607 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 287 | 130 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Milton 4064 | Paddington 4064 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | miltonss.eq.edu.au | petrieterracess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Petrie Terrace State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 73.3).
- •Milton State School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Petrie Terrace State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •Milton State School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 257.
- •Petrie Terrace State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
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 Milton State School better than Petrie Terrace State School?
On the Success Index, Petrie Terrace State School ranks higher (81.5 vs 73.3 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 Milton State School and Petrie Terrace State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milton and Paddington in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milton State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Petrie Terrace State School has 13.5.
How do Milton State School and Petrie Terrace State School rank in QLD?
Milton State School is 60th of 804 and Petrie Terrace State School is 10th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.