Alexandra Hills State High School vs Alexandra Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 856 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Hills State High School
Alexandra Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,460 students · ICSEA 984
Alexandra Hills State School
Alexandra Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
172 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Alexandra Hills State High School Alexandra Hills QLD | Alexandra Hills State School Alexandra Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 269 | #501 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 1,472 | #3577 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,460 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 775 | 84 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 281 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Alexandra Hills 4161 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexandrahillsshs.eq.edu.au | alexandrahillsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alexandra Hills State High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 37.8).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alexandra Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.6).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 172.
- •Alexandra Hills State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Alexandra Hills State High School better than Alexandra Hills State School?
On the Success Index, Alexandra Hills State High School ranks higher (38.8 vs 37.8 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 Alexandra Hills State High School and Alexandra Hills State School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Alexandra Hills and Alexandra Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandra Hills State High School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Alexandra Hills State School has 9.8.
How do Alexandra Hills State High School and Alexandra Hills State School rank in QLD?
Alexandra Hills State High School is 157th of 269 and Alexandra Hills State School is 501st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.