Albany Creek State High School vs Holland Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 21 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
Holland Park State High School
Holland Park West · Government high school · 7-12
529 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Albany Creek State High School Albany Creek QLD | Holland Park State High School Holland Park West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 269 | #34 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 1,472 | #378 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,550 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 765 | 252 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 279 | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.7 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Holland Park West 4121 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanycreekshs.eq.edu.au | hollandparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holland Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.9).
- •Holland Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.3).
- •Albany Creek State High School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 529.
- •Albany Creek State High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -24%).
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 Holland Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Holland Park State High School ranks higher (66.0 vs 64.9 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 Holland Park State High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Holland Park West 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 Holland Park State High School has 9.9.
How do Albany Creek State High School and Holland Park State High School rank in QLD?
Albany Creek State High School is 42nd of 269 and Holland Park State High School is 34th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.