Cleveland District State High School vs The Industry School - Redlands
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.2 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
The Industry School - Redlands
Cleveland · Independent high school · 10-12
196 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Cleveland District State High School Cleveland QLD | The Industry School - Redlands Cleveland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 269 | #69 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #631 of 1,472 | #530 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 2,302 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 1,126 / 1,176 | 26 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 387 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 304 | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.0 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cleveland 4163 | Cleveland 4163 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clevelanddistrictshs.eq.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/redlands-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Redlands scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 54.7).
- •The Industry School - Redlands has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cleveland District State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.1).
- •Cleveland District State High School is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 196.
- •Cleveland District State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •Cleveland District State High School is a government school while The Industry School - Redlands is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 The Industry School - Redlands?
On the Success Index, The Industry School - Redlands ranks higher (59.5 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 The Industry School - Redlands?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland 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 The Industry School - Redlands has 18.1.
How do Cleveland District State High School and The Industry School - Redlands rank in QLD?
Cleveland District State High School is 87th of 269 and The Industry School - Redlands is 69th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.