Park Ridge State High School vs Parklands Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km 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
Parklands Christian College
Park Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
970 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Park Ridge State High School Park Ridge QLD | Parklands Christian College Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 269 | #158 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,472 | #770 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,696 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 836 / 860 | 521 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | – | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 341 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 212 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.3 | 63.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 57.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Park Ridge 4125 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parkridgeshs.eq.edu.au | www.parklands.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 41.6).
- •Parklands Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Park Ridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Park Ridge State High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 970.
- •Parklands Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs 12%).
- •Park Ridge State High School is a government school while Parklands Christian College 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 Park Ridge State High School better than Parklands Christian College?
On the Success Index, Parklands Christian College ranks higher (44.7 vs 41.6 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 Parklands Christian College?
About 1.6 km 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 Parklands Christian College has 15.4.
How do Park Ridge State High School and Parklands Christian College rank in QLD?
Park Ridge State High School is 145th of 269 and Parklands Christian College is 158th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.