Petrie Terrace State School vs Red Hill Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Petrie Terrace State School
Paddington · Government primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1130
Red Hill Special School
Red Hill · Government special · Prep-12
83 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Petrie Terrace State School Paddington QLD | Red Hill Special School Red Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #125 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 257 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 127 | 29 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 32.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Paddington 4064 | Red Hill 4059 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | petrieterracess.eq.edu.au | redhillspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Petrie Terrace State School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Hill Special School has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 13.5).
- •Petrie Terrace State School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 83.
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 Petrie Terrace State School better than Red Hill Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Petrie Terrace State School and Red Hill Special School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Paddington and Red Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Petrie Terrace State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Hill Special School has 2.9.
How do Petrie Terrace State School and Red Hill Special School rank in QLD?
Petrie Terrace State School is 10th of 804 and Red Hill Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.