Parklands Christian College vs Yugumbir State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.5 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
Yugumbir State School
Regents Park · Government primary · Prep-6
959 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Parklands Christian College Park Ridge QLD | Yugumbir State School Regents Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 275 | #536 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 1,259 | #3788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 521 / 449 | 468 / 491 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 128 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.1 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Park Ridge 4125 | Regents Park 4118 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parklands.qld.edu.au | yugumbirss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parklands Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 34.9).
- •Parklands Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yugumbir State School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •Parklands Christian College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 959.
- •Parklands Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -8%).
- •Parklands Christian College is a independent school while Yugumbir 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 Yugumbir State School?
On the Success Index, Parklands Christian College ranks higher (44.7 vs 34.9 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 Parklands Christian College and Yugumbir State School?
About 4.5 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 Yugumbir State School has 14.7.
How do Parklands Christian College and Yugumbir State School rank in QLD?
Parklands Christian College is 158th of 275 and Yugumbir State School is 536th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.