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Top 100 fastest-growing schools in Queensland (2025)

Established schools (100+ students five years ago, 200+ today) whose enrolments have grown the most over the past five years, a strong signal of parent demand. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index for context; 100 schools shown out of all eligible fastest-growing schools in Queensland.

  1. 1
    46
    Ripley Valley State Secondary CollegeSouth Ripley · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +723%
  2. 2
    74
    Fortitude Valley State Secondary CollegeFortitude Valley · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +500%
  3. 3
    46
    Foxwell State Secondary CollegeCoomera · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +453%
  4. 4
    77
    Spring Mountain State SchoolSpring Mountain · Government Primary5-yr growth: +382%
  5. 5
    63
    Mango Hill State Secondary CollegeMango Hill · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +315%
  6. 6
    61
    St Ann's SchoolRedbank Plains · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +313%
  7. 7
    31
    Yarrabilba State Secondary CollegeYarrabilba · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +294%
  8. 8
    53
    Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeBli Bli · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +224%
  9. 9
    52
    Discovery Christian CollegeAgnes Water · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +214%
  10. 10
    51
    St Joseph's CollegeCoomera · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +196%
  11. 11
    58
    St Patrick's CollegeMackay · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +163%
  12. 12
    57
    Ripley Valley State SchoolSouth Ripley · Government Primary5-yr growth: +160%
  13. 13
    35
    Calliope State High SchoolCalliope · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +151%
  14. 14
    57
    Carmichael CollegeMorayfield · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +148%
  15. 15
    25
    Carinity Education - ShalomCondon · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +128%
  16. 16
    41
    MacKillop Catholic College, Mount PeterMount Peter · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +122%
  17. 17
    63
    Noosa Christian CollegeCooroy · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +99%
  18. 18
    52
    St Benedict's Catholic SchoolShaw · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +97%
  19. 19
    45
    Burdekin Christian CollegeAyr · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +97%
  20. 20
    67
    Good Shepherd Christian SchoolAlbany Creek · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +96%
  21. 21
    42
    St James CollegeBrisbane · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +96%
  22. 22
    68
    Pallara State SchoolPallara · Government Primary5-yr growth: +95%
  23. 23
    49
    Queensland Pathways State CollegeCoorparoo · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +89%
  24. 24
    43
    Kingsley CollegeBerserker · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +89%
  25. 25
    35
    Lighthouse Christian SchoolNorman Gardens · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +85%
  26. 26
    58
    Darling Downs Adventist CollegeToowoomba · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +84%
  27. 27
    60
    McAuley CollegeBeaudesert · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +83%
  28. 28
    47
    St Clare's Primary SchoolYarrabilba · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +79%
  29. 29
    66
    Trinity Anglican SchoolWhite Rock · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +79%
  30. 30
    48
    Stafford Heights State SchoolStafford Heights · Government Primary5-yr growth: +71%
  31. 31
    65
    Peregian Beach CollegePeregian Beach · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +71%
  32. 32
    67
    Whitsunday Anglican SchoolBeaconsfield · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +70%
  33. 33
    63
    Hamilton State SchoolHamilton · Government Primary5-yr growth: +69%
  34. 34
    62
    Deebing Heights State SchoolDeebing Heights · Government Primary5-yr growth: +69%
  35. 35
    57
    King's Christian CollegeReedy Creek · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +68%
  36. 36
    59
    St Saviour's CollegeToowoomba · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +67%
  37. 37
    44
    Australian International Islamic CollegeDurack · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +65%
  38. 38
    51
    Hills International CollegeJimboomba · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +65%
  39. 39
    48
    Bray Park State High SchoolBray Park · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +65%
  40. 40
    29
    Townsville Christian CollegeVincent · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +62%
  41. 41
    43
    St John's Lutheran SchoolKingaroy · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +61%
  42. 42
    51
    Faith Lutheran College - RedlandsVictoria Point · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +57%
  43. 43
    33
    Bellbird Park State Secondary CollegeBellbird Park · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +54%
  44. 44
    53
    St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolBundaberg · Independent Primary5-yr growth: +53%
  45. 45
    54
    Australian Christian College - MoretonCaboolture · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +52%
  46. 46
    63
    Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeWondunna · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +52%
  47. 47
    47
    Blackheath and Thornburgh CollegeCharters Towers · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +50%
  48. 48
    60
    Mitchelton State High SchoolMitchelton · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +48%
  49. 49
    34
    Milpera State High SchoolChelmer · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +47%
  50. 50
    69
    Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolSpringfield Lakes · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +47%
  51. 51
    80
    Newmarket State SchoolNewmarket · Government Primary5-yr growth: +46%
  52. 52
    50
    Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeHighfields · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +45%
  53. 53
    65
    Wisdom CollegeCalamvale · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +45%
  54. 54
    50
    St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolMackay · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +45%
  55. 55
    47
    Redeemer Lutheran College, BiloelaBiloela · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +45%
  56. 56
    25
    Aurukun State SchoolAurukun · Government Combined5-yr growth: +45%
  57. 57
    51
    Delaneys Creek State SchoolDelaneys Creek · Government Primary5-yr growth: +43%
  58. 58
    24
    Tivoli State SchoolTivoli · Government Primary5-yr growth: +43%
  59. 59
    39
    Parramatta State SchoolParramatta Park · Government Primary5-yr growth: +42%
  60. 60
    65
    Hillcrest Christian CollegeReedy Creek · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +42%
  61. 61
    64
    Caloundra Christian CollegeCaloundra · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +41%
  62. 62
    36
    Loganlea State High SchoolLoganlea · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +41%
  63. 63
    65
    Suncoast Christian CollegeWoombye · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +40%
  64. 64
    49
    Rockhampton Girls Grammar SchoolRockhampton · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +40%
  65. 65
    55
    Kawana Waters State CollegeBokarina · Government Combined5-yr growth: +40%
  66. 66
    39
    The Kooralbyn International SchoolKooralbyn · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +39%
  67. 67
    61
    St Luke's Anglican SchoolKalkie · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +39%
  68. 68
    54
    Coolangatta State SchoolCoolangatta · Government Primary5-yr growth: +39%
  69. 69
    68
    John Paul CollegeDaisy Hill · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +39%
  70. 70
    75
    Moorooka State SchoolMoorooka · Government Primary5-yr growth: +38%
  71. 71
    41
    St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBundaberg · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +38%
  72. 72
    61
    Chanel CollegeGladstone · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +38%
  73. 73
    72
    Mayfield State SchoolCarina · Government Primary5-yr growth: +37%
  74. 74
    33
    Oakwood State SchoolOakwood · Government Primary5-yr growth: +37%
  75. 75
    77
    St Margaret's Anglican Girls SchoolAscot · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +37%
  76. 76
    28
    Marsden State High SchoolWaterford West · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +36%
  77. 77
    55
    St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial SchoolBeenleigh · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +36%
  78. 78
    52
    St Brendan's CollegeYeppoon · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +36%
  79. 79
    23
    Beenleigh State High SchoolBeenleigh · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +35%
  80. 80
    44
    Bayside Christian College Hervey BayUrraween · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +35%
  81. 81
    51
    Islamic College of BrisbaneKarawatha · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +34%
  82. 82
    27
    Emerald North State SchoolEmerald · Government Primary5-yr growth: +34%
  83. 83
    68
    Immanuel Lutheran CollegeBuderim · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +33%
  84. 84
    25
    Mount Morgan State High SchoolMount Morgan · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +32%
  85. 85
    45
    Parklands Christian CollegePark Ridge · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +32%
  86. 86
    27
    Mabel Park State High SchoolSlacks Creek · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +32%
  87. 87
    46
    St Joseph's SchoolStanthorpe · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +32%
  88. 88
    65
    Downlands CollegeToowoomba · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +32%
  89. 89
    75
    Ipswich Grammar SchoolIpswich · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +31%
  90. 90
    86
    Kenmore State SchoolKenmore · Government Primary5-yr growth: +31%
  91. 91
    51
    Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolYeppoon · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +31%
  92. 92
    40
    St John's Catholic Primary SchoolWalkerston · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +31%
  93. 93
    49
    Calvary Christian CollegeMount Louisa · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +31%
  94. 94
    46
    St Brigid's Primary SchoolRosewood · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +30%
  95. 95
    31
    Healy State SchoolHealy · Government Primary5-yr growth: +30%
  96. 96
    27
    Flagstone State SchoolFlagstone · Government Primary5-yr growth: +30%
  97. 97
    64
    Yeronga State High SchoolYeronga · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +30%
  98. 98
    50
    Clifton State High SchoolClifton · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +30%
  99. 99
    54
    Bundaberg Christian CollegeBundaberg · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +29%
  100. 100
    83
    Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and TechnologyToowong · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +29%

There are 1,089 fastest-growing schools in Queensland eligible for this list; the top 100 are shown. Ripley Valley State Secondary College in South Ripley is ranked first (5-yr growth: +723%). 39 of the top 100 are government schools and 61 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1018.

The top 10 fastest-growing schools in Queensland for 2025 are: 1. Ripley Valley State Secondary College (South Ripley); 2. Fortitude Valley State Secondary College (Fortitude Valley); 3. Foxwell State Secondary College (Coomera); 4. Spring Mountain State School (Spring Mountain); 5. Mango Hill State Secondary College (Mango Hill); 6. St Ann's School (Redbank Plains); 7. Yarrabilba State Secondary College (Yarrabilba); 8. Good Samaritan Catholic College (Bli Bli); 9. Discovery Christian College (Agnes Water); 10. St Joseph's College (Coomera).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best fastest growing school in Queensland?

Ripley Valley State Secondary College in South Ripley ranks first among fastest-growing schools in Queensland with a Success Index of 46.0 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 996.

How are fastest-growing schools in Queensland ranked?

Established schools (100+ students five years ago, 200+ today) whose enrolments have grown the most over the past five years, a strong signal of parent demand. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (ICSEA published, 80+ students, not a special school) are included; the Success Index is shown alongside for context.

How many public schools are in the top 100 fastest-growing schools in Queensland?

39 of the top 100 fastest-growing schools in Queensland are government schools; 61 are Catholic or independent.

Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?

Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.