Park Ridge State High School vs Windaroo Valley State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 16 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
Windaroo Valley State High School
Bahrs Scrub · Government high school · 7-12
1,202 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Park Ridge State High School Park Ridge QLD | Windaroo Valley State High School Bahrs Scrub QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 269 | #187 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #916 of 1,472 | #1115 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,696 | 1,202 |
| Girls / boys | 836 / 860 | 599 / 603 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 341 | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | 212 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.3 | 97.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 40.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Park Ridge 4125 | Bahrs Scrub 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parkridgeshs.eq.edu.au | windaroovalleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 32.9).
- •Park Ridge State High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 1,202.
- •Park Ridge State High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
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 Windaroo Valley State High School?
On the Success Index, Park Ridge State High School ranks higher (41.6 vs 32.9 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 Park Ridge State High School and Windaroo Valley State High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Bahrs Scrub 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 Windaroo Valley State High School has 12.4.
How do Park Ridge State High School and Windaroo Valley State High School rank in QLD?
Park Ridge State High School is 145th of 269 and Windaroo Valley State High School is 187th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.