Parklands Christian College vs Regents Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands Christian College
Park Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
970 students · ICSEA 1027
Regents Park State School
Regents Park · Government primary · Prep-6
600 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Parklands Christian College Park Ridge QLD | Regents Park State School Regents Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 275 | #615 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 1,259 | #4187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 600 |
| Girls / boys | 521 / 449 | 296 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 46.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.1 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Park Ridge 4125 | Regents Park 4118 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parklands.qld.edu.au | regeparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 29.2).
- •Parklands Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Regents Park State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
- •Parklands Christian College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 600.
- •Parklands Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -20%).
- •Parklands Christian College is a independent school while Regents Park State School is a government 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 Parklands Christian College better than Regents Park State School?
On the Success Index, Parklands Christian College ranks higher (44.7 vs 29.2 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 Parklands Christian College and Regents Park State School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Regents Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parklands Christian College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Regents Park State School has 12.8.
How do Parklands Christian College and Regents Park State School rank in QLD?
Parklands Christian College is 158th of 275 and Regents Park State School is 615th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.