Pacific Pines State High School vs Park Lake State 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.
Pacific Pines State High School
Pacific Pines · Government high school · 7-12
2,193 students · ICSEA 1009
Park Lake State School
Pacific Pines · Government primary · Prep-6
901 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Pacific Pines State High School Pacific Pines QLD | Park Lake State School Pacific Pines QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 269 | #286 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #742 of 1,472 | #2461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,193 | 901 |
| Girls / boys | 1,078 / 1,115 | 471 / 430 |
| Foundation intake | – | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 414 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 306 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 161.9 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.9 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Pacific Pines 4211 | Pacific Pines 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pacificpinesshs.eq.edu.au | parklakess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Park Lake State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 50.2).
- •Park Lake State School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Pines State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Pacific Pines State High School is the larger school with 2,193 students compared with 901.
- •Pacific Pines State High School has grown faster over five years (19% 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 Pacific Pines State High School better than Park Lake State School?
On the Success Index, Park Lake State School ranks higher (53.4 vs 50.2 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 Pacific Pines State High School and Park Lake State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pacific Pines and Pacific Pines in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pacific Pines State High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Lake State School has 15.3.
How do Pacific Pines State High School and Park Lake State School rank in QLD?
Pacific Pines State High School is 111th of 269 and Park Lake State School is 286th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.