Pittsworth State High School vs Pittsworth State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsworth State High School
Pittsworth · Government high school · 7-12
506 students · ICSEA 955
Pittsworth State School
Pittsworth · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Pittsworth State High School Pittsworth QLD | Pittsworth State School Pittsworth QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 269 | #542 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1057 of 1,472 | #3840 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 506 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 252 | 141 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 14% |
| Suburb | Pittsworth 4356 | Pittsworth 4356 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | pittsworthshs.eq.edu.au | pittsworthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pittsworth State High School scores higher on the Success Index (35.3 vs 34.0).
- •Pittsworth State School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pittsworth State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.3).
- •Pittsworth State High School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 303.
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 Pittsworth State High School better than Pittsworth State School?
On the Success Index, Pittsworth State High School ranks higher (35.3 vs 34.0 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 Pittsworth State High School and Pittsworth State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsworth and Pittsworth in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pittsworth State High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pittsworth State School has 14.3.
How do Pittsworth State High School and Pittsworth State School rank in QLD?
Pittsworth State High School is 168th of 269 and Pittsworth State School is 542nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.