Pimlico State High School vs William Ross State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pimlico State High School
Gulliver · Government high school · 7-12
1,465 students · ICSEA 987
William Ross State High School
Annandale · Government high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Pimlico State High School Gulliver QLD | William Ross State High School Annandale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 269 | #174 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 1,472 | #1074 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,465 | 862 |
| Girls / boys | 746 / 719 | 420 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 226 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.0 | 75.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 15% |
| Suburb | Gulliver 4812 | Annandale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au | williamrossshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pimlico State High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 34.6).
- •Pimlico State High School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Ross State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Pimlico State High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 862.
- •William Ross State High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -12%).
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 Pimlico State High School better than William Ross State High School?
On the Success Index, Pimlico State High School ranks higher (39.9 vs 34.6 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 Pimlico State High School and William Ross State High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gulliver and Annandale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimlico State High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Ross State High School has 11.4.
How do Pimlico State High School and William Ross State High School rank in QLD?
Pimlico State High School is 151st of 269 and William Ross State High School is 174th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.