Pittsworth State High School vs St Stephen's 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.
Pittsworth State High School
Pittsworth · Government high school · 7-12
506 students · ICSEA 955
St Stephen's School
Pittsworth · Catholic primary · Prep-6
195 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Pittsworth State High School Pittsworth QLD | St Stephen's School Pittsworth QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 269 | #342 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1057 of 1,472 | #2778 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 506 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 252 | 85 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Pittsworth 4356 | Pittsworth 4356 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | pittsworthshs.eq.edu.au | www.pittsworth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 35.3).
- •St Stephen's School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pittsworth State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.1).
- •Pittsworth State High School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 195.
- •St Stephen's School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 1%).
- •Pittsworth State High School is a government school while St Stephen's School is a catholic 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 Pittsworth State High School better than St Stephen's School?
On the Success Index, St Stephen's School ranks higher (48.9 vs 35.3 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 St Stephen's School?
About 1.4 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 St Stephen's School has 17.1.
How do Pittsworth State High School and St Stephen's School rank in QLD?
Pittsworth State High School is 168th of 269 and St Stephen's School is 342nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.