Pittsworth State High School vs William Ross State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1056 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
William Ross State High School
Annandale · Government high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Pittsworth State High School Pittsworth QLD | William Ross State High School Annandale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 269 | #174 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1057 of 1,472 | #1074 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 506 | 862 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 252 | 420 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 75.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 15% |
| Suburb | Pittsworth 4356 | Annandale 4814 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | pittsworthshs.eq.edu.au | williamrossshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.3 vs 34.6).
- •Pittsworth State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •William Ross State High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 506.
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 William Ross State High 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 Pittsworth State High School and William Ross State High School?
About 1056 km in a straight line, between Pittsworth and Annandale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pittsworth State High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Ross State High School has 11.4.
How do Pittsworth State High School and William Ross State High School rank in QLD?
Pittsworth State High School is 168th of 269 and William Ross State High School is 174th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.