Albany Creek State High School vs Eatons Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Creek State High School
Albany Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,550 students · ICSEA 1055
Eatons Hill State School
Eatons Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
977 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Albany Creek State High School Albany Creek QLD | Eatons Hill State School Eatons Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 269 | #215 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 1,472 | #1940 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,550 | 977 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 765 | 459 / 518 |
| Foundation intake | – | 132 |
| Year 7 cohort | 279 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.7 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Eatons Hill 4037 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanycreekshs.eq.edu.au | eatonshillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albany Creek State High School scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 59.8).
- •Eatons Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albany Creek State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Albany Creek State High School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 977.
- •Albany Creek State High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Albany Creek State High School better than Eatons Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Albany Creek State High School ranks higher (64.9 vs 59.8 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 Albany Creek State High School and Eatons Hill State School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Eatons Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Creek State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eatons Hill State School has 15.0.
How do Albany Creek State High School and Eatons Hill State School rank in QLD?
Albany Creek State High School is 42nd of 269 and Eatons Hill State School is 215th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.