Brisbane State High School vs Queensland Children's Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 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 Children's Hospital School
South Brisbane · Government special
| Measure | Brisbane State High School South Brisbane QLD | Queensland Children's Hospital School South Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #220 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | – |
| Students | 3,594 | – |
| Girls / boys | 1,735 / 1,859 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 562 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 628 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 229.5 | 59.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | – |
| Indigenous students | 1% | – |
| Suburb | South Brisbane 4101 | South Brisbane 4101 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au | qchschool.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
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 Children's Hospital 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 State High School and Queensland Children's Hospital School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between South Brisbane and South Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Brisbane State High School and Queensland Children's Hospital School rank in QLD?
Brisbane State High School is 15th of 269 and Queensland Children's Hospital School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.