Brisbane South State Secondary College vs Brisbane State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane South State Secondary College
Dutton Park · Government high school · 7-11
1,236 students · ICSEA 1137
Brisbane State High School
South Brisbane · Government high school · 7-12
3,594 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Brisbane South State Secondary College Dutton Park QLD | Brisbane State High School South Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 269 | #15 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #64 of 1,472 | #220 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,236 | 3,594 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 649 | 1,735 / 1,859 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 244 | 562 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 628 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 229.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 71.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dutton Park 4102 | South Brisbane 4101 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanesouthssc.eq.edu.au | brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane South State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (80.4 vs 72.5).
- •Brisbane State High School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane South State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Brisbane State High School is the larger school with 3,594 students compared with 1,236.
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 Brisbane South State Secondary College better than Brisbane State High School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane South State Secondary College ranks higher (80.4 vs 72.5 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 Brisbane South State Secondary College and Brisbane State High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dutton Park and South Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane South State Secondary College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbane State High School has 15.6.
How do Brisbane South State Secondary College and Brisbane State High School rank in QLD?
Brisbane South State Secondary College is 8th of 269 and Brisbane State High School is 15th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.