Alexandra Hills State High School vs Boonah State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 74 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
Boonah State High School
Boonah · Government high school · 7-12
599 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Alexandra Hills State High School Alexandra Hills QLD | Boonah State High School Boonah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 269 | #136 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 1,472 | #866 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 775 | 310 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 281 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 51.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Boonah 4310 |
| Council area | Redland | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | alexandrahillsshs.eq.edu.au | boonahshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boonah State High School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 38.8).
- •Boonah State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.6).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 599.
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 Boonah State High School?
On the Success Index, Boonah State High School ranks higher (43.6 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 Boonah State High School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Alexandra Hills and Boonah 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 Boonah State High School has 11.6.
How do Alexandra Hills State High School and Boonah State High School rank in QLD?
Alexandra Hills State High School is 157th of 269 and Boonah State High School is 136th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.