Alexandra Hills State High School vs The Sycamore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 366 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
The Sycamore School
Alexandra Hills · Independent special · U
90 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Alexandra Hills State High School Alexandra Hills QLD | The Sycamore School Alexandra Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,460 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 775 | 23 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 281 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Alexandra Hills 4161 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexandrahillsshs.eq.edu.au | www.thesycamoreschool.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Sycamore School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Sycamore School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 14.6).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 90.
- •The Sycamore School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -7%).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is a government school while The Sycamore School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 The Sycamore School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alexandra Hills State High School and The Sycamore School?
About 366 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 The Sycamore School has 5.2.
How do Alexandra Hills State High School and The Sycamore School rank in QLD?
Alexandra Hills State High School is 157th of 269 and The Sycamore School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.