Coombabah State High School vs Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coombabah State High School
Coombabah · Government high school · 7-12
1,113 students · ICSEA 977
Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
Southport · Government high school · 10-12
468 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Coombabah State High School Coombabah QLD | Queensland Academy for Health Sciences Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 269 | #5 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1055 of 1,472 | #34 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,113 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 630 | 274 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.0 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coombabah 4216 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coombabashs.eq.edu.au | qahs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (83.6 vs 35.3).
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.2).
- •Coombabah State High School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 468.
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Coombabah State High School better than Queensland Academy for Health Sciences?
On the Success Index, Queensland Academy for Health Sciences ranks higher (83.6 vs 35.3 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 Coombabah State High School and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Coombabah and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coombabah State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has 10.4.
How do Coombabah State High School and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences rank in QLD?
Coombabah State High School is 167th of 269 and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences is 5th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.