Pinnacle Academic College vs Riverside Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1088 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pinnacle Academic College
Kallangur · Independent primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 1015
Riverside Adventist School
Aitkenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Pinnacle Academic College Kallangur QLD | Riverside Adventist School Aitkenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #361 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2865 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 109 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 58 | 30 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 20% |
| Suburb | Kallangur 4503 | Aitkenvale 4814 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.pinnacleacademiccollege.com.au | www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 47.6).
- •Pinnacle Academic College has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.5).
- •Pinnacle Academic College is the larger school with 109 students compared with 61.
- •Riverside Adventist School has grown faster over five years (74% vs -34%).
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 Pinnacle Academic College better than Riverside Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Riverside Adventist School ranks higher (54.0 vs 47.6 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 Pinnacle Academic College and Riverside Adventist School?
About 1088 km in a straight line, between Kallangur and Aitkenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pinnacle Academic College has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Adventist School has 11.7.
How do Pinnacle Academic College and Riverside Adventist School rank in QLD?
Pinnacle Academic College is 361st of 804 and Riverside Adventist School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.