Ashmore State School vs Keebra Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmore State School
Ashmore · Government primary · Prep-6
745 students · ICSEA 1040
Keebra Park State High School
Southport · Government high school · 7-12
1,001 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Ashmore State School Ashmore QLD | Keebra Park State High School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 804 | #162 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2557 of 4,908 | #1030 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 745 | 1,001 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 390 | 417 / 584 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashmoress.eq.edu.au | keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashmore State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 36.7).
- •Ashmore State School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keebra Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Keebra Park State High School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 745.
- •Keebra Park State High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
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 Ashmore State School better than Keebra Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Ashmore State School ranks higher (52.0 vs 36.7 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 Ashmore State School and Keebra Park State High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmore State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keebra Park State High School has 12.2.
How do Ashmore State School and Keebra Park State High School rank in QLD?
Ashmore State School is 306th of 804 and Keebra Park State High School is 162nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.