Queensland Pathways State College vs San Sisto College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queensland Pathways State College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 10-12
384 students · ICSEA 964
San Sisto College
Carina · Catholic high school · 7-12
805 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Queensland Pathways State College Coorparoo QLD | San Sisto College Carina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 269 | #51 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #755 of 1,472 | #458 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 384 | 805 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 162 | 805 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | 194 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 57.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Carina 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | qpsc.eq.edu.au | www.sansisto.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •San Sisto College scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 49.4).
- •San Sisto College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.0).
- •San Sisto College is the larger school with 805 students compared with 384.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has grown faster over five years (89% vs -2%).
- •Queensland Pathways State College is a government school while San Sisto College 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 Queensland Pathways State College better than San Sisto College?
On the Success Index, San Sisto College ranks higher (62.2 vs 49.4 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 Queensland Pathways State College and San Sisto College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Carina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queensland Pathways State College has 6.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Sisto College has 14.0.
How do Queensland Pathways State College and San Sisto College rank in QLD?
Queensland Pathways State College is 116th of 269 and San Sisto College is 51st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.