Atherton State High School vs Collingwood Park State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1379 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton State High School
Atherton · Government high school · 7-12
781 students · ICSEA 963
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
Collingwood Park · Government high school · 7-8
256 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Atherton State High School Atherton QLD | Collingwood Park State Secondary College Collingwood Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 269 | #154 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1067 of 1,472 | #969 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-8 |
| Students | 781 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 373 | 127 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 14% |
| Suburb | Atherton 4883 | Collingwood Park 4301 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | athertonshs.eq.edu.au | collingwoodparkssc.eq.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Collingwood Park State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 34.8).
- •Atherton State High School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collingwood Park State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.0).
- •Atherton State High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 256.
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 Atherton State High School better than Collingwood Park State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Collingwood Park State Secondary College ranks higher (39.4 vs 34.8 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 Atherton State High School and Collingwood Park State Secondary College?
About 1379 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Collingwood Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atherton State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Collingwood Park State Secondary College has 9.7.
How do Atherton State High School and Collingwood Park State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Atherton State High School is 171st of 269 and Collingwood Park State Secondary College is 154th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.