Alexandra Hills State High School vs Birkdale South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km 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
Birkdale South State School
Birkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
407 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Alexandra Hills State High School Alexandra Hills QLD | Birkdale South State School Birkdale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 269 | #424 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 1,472 | #3180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,460 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 775 | 194 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 281 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Birkdale 4159 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexandrahillsshs.eq.edu.au | birkdalesouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birkdale South State School scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 38.8).
- •Birkdale South State School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birkdale South State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 407.
- •Alexandra Hills State High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -21%).
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 Birkdale South State School?
On the Success Index, Birkdale South State School ranks higher (43.5 vs 38.8 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 Birkdale South State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alexandra Hills and Birkdale 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 Birkdale South State School has 13.3.
How do Alexandra Hills State High School and Birkdale South State School rank in QLD?
Alexandra Hills State High School is 157th of 269 and Birkdale South State School is 424th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.