Alexandra Hills State High School vs Wellington Point State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.9 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
Wellington Point State High School
Wellington Point · Government high school · 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Alexandra Hills State High School Alexandra Hills QLD | Wellington Point State High School Wellington Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 269 | #155 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 1,472 | #971 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 775 | 387 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 200 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 281 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Wellington Point 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexandrahillsshs.eq.edu.au | wellingtonpointshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.8 vs 39.4).
- •Wellington Point State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.6).
- •Alexandra Hills State High School is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 767.
- •Alexandra Hills State High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -19%).
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 Wellington Point State High 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 Wellington Point State High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Alexandra Hills and Wellington Point 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 Wellington Point State High School has 11.5.
How do Alexandra Hills State High School and Wellington Point State High School rank in QLD?
Alexandra Hills State High School is 157th of 269 and Wellington Point State High School is 155th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.