Brisbane State High School vs Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane State High School
South Brisbane · Government high school · 7-12
3,594 students · ICSEA 1145
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Toowong · Government high school · 7-12
1,358 students · ICSEA 1220
| Measure | Brisbane State High School South Brisbane QLD | Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 269 | #6 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #220 of 1,472 | #38 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 3,594 | 1,358 |
| Girls / boys | 1,735 / 1,859 | 609 / 749 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 562 | 222 |
| Year 12 cohort | 628 | 219 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1220 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 229.5 | 106.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 42.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | South Brisbane 4101 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au | qasmt.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (82.7 vs 72.5).
- •Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology has the higher ICSEA (1220 vs 1145), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Brisbane State High School is the larger school with 3,594 students compared with 1,358.
- •Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology has grown faster over five years (29% vs 7%).
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 State High School better than Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology?
On the Success Index, Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology ranks higher (82.7 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 State High School and Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between South Brisbane and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane State High School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology has 12.8.
How do Brisbane State High School and Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology rank in QLD?
Brisbane State High School is 15th of 269 and Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology is 6th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.