Norris Road State School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norris Road State School
Bracken Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 1012
St Paul's School
Bald Hills · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,283 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Norris Road State School Bracken Ridge QLD | St Paul's School Bald Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #329 of 804 | #35 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2692 of 4,908 | #261 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 588 | 1,283 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 315 | 632 / 651 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 95.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Bald Hills 4036 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | norrisroadss.eq.edu.au | www.stpauls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 49.9).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •St Paul's School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 588.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Norris Road State School is a government school while St Paul's School 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 Norris Road State School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (70.2 vs 49.9 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 Norris Road State School and St Paul's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Bald Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norris Road State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 13.4.
How do Norris Road State School and St Paul's School rank in QLD?
Norris Road State School is 329th of 804 and St Paul's School is 35th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.