Park Ridge State School is a government co-ed primary in Park Ridge offering a strong music and sports program alongside a You Can Do It learning support framework.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Park Ridge State School is a government co-ed primary in Park Ridge offering a strong music and sports program alongside a You Can Do It learning support framework. The school is known for its pastoral approach and tight-knit community atmosphere, creating an environment where both academic and personal development matter. It suits families looking for a school where their children will feel known and supported, with access to creative and physical pursuits alongside their core learning.
Park Ridge State School is also known as PRSS and PRSS Park Ridge.
Park Ridge State School draws students from the Park Ridge SS.
Park Ridge State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 35.9/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 35/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 972, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Park Ridge State School, Year 3 students averaged 364 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 447, well below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Park Ridge State School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 584 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Park Ridge State School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 37/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Park Ridge State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Park Ridge State School is located in Park Ridge, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 972 (34th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.