Park Ridge State High School vs Park Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 521 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge State High School
Park Ridge · Government high school · 7-12
1,696 students · ICSEA 972
Park Ridge State School
Park Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
584 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Park Ridge State High School Park Ridge QLD | Park Ridge State School Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 269 | #503 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,472 | #3583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,696 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 836 / 860 | 281 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 341 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 212 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.3 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Park Ridge 4125 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parkridgeshs.eq.edu.au | parkridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 37.8).
- •Park Ridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •Park Ridge State High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 584.
- •Park Ridge State High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -8%).
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 Park Ridge State High School better than Park Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Park Ridge State High School ranks higher (41.6 vs 37.8 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 Park Ridge State High School and Park Ridge State School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Ridge State High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge State School has 14.6.
How do Park Ridge State High School and Park Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Park Ridge State High School is 145th of 269 and Park Ridge State School is 503rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.