Alexandra Hills State High School vs Capalaba State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 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
Capalaba State College
Capalaba · Government combined · Prep-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Alexandra Hills State High School Alexandra Hills QLD | Capalaba State College Capalaba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 269 | #178 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 1,472 | #849 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 1,022 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 775 | 478 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 281 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 94.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 49.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Capalaba 4157 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexandrahillsshs.eq.edu.au | capalabasc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Capalaba State College scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 38.8).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Capalaba State College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 1,022.
- •Capalaba State College has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Capalaba State College?
On the Success Index, Capalaba State College ranks higher (40.5 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 Capalaba State College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Alexandra Hills and Capalaba 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 Capalaba State College has 10.8.
How do Alexandra Hills State High School and Capalaba State College rank in QLD?
Alexandra Hills State High School is 157th of 269 and Capalaba State College is 178th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.