Cleveland District State High School vs Robina State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 62 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland District State High School
Cleveland · Government high school · 7-12
2,302 students · ICSEA 1026
Robina State High School
Robina · Government high school · 7-12
1,530 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Cleveland District State High School Cleveland QLD | Robina State High School Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 269 | #58 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #631 of 1,472 | #499 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,302 | 1,530 |
| Girls / boys | 1,126 / 1,176 | 746 / 784 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 387 | 329 |
| Year 12 cohort | 304 | 191 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.0 | 130.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 48.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cleveland 4163 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Redland | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clevelanddistrictshs.eq.edu.au | robinashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robina State High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 54.7).
- •Robina State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Cleveland District State High School is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 1,530.
- •Cleveland District State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
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 Cleveland District State High School better than Robina State High School?
On the Success Index, Robina State High School ranks higher (60.7 vs 54.7 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 Cleveland District State High School and Robina State High School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cleveland District State High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robina State High School has 11.7.
How do Cleveland District State High School and Robina State High School rank in QLD?
Cleveland District State High School is 87th of 269 and Robina State High School is 58th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.