Brisbane South State Secondary College vs Indooroopilly State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 4.3 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
Indooroopilly State High School
Indooroopilly · Government high school · 7-12
2,924 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Brisbane South State Secondary College Dutton Park QLD | Indooroopilly State High School Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 269 | #9 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #64 of 1,472 | #65 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,236 | 2,924 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 649 | 1,413 / 1,511 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 244 | 459 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 479 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 219.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 83.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dutton Park 4102 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanesouthssc.eq.edu.au | indoorooshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.4 vs 80.3).
- •Indooroopilly State High School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indooroopilly State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Indooroopilly State High School is the larger school with 2,924 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 Indooroopilly 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 Brisbane South State Secondary College and Indooroopilly State High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Dutton Park and Indooroopilly 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 Indooroopilly State High School has 13.3.
How do Brisbane South State Secondary College and Indooroopilly State High School rank in QLD?
Brisbane South State Secondary College is 8th of 269 and Indooroopilly State High School is 9th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.