Coombabah State School vs Helensvale State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coombabah State School
Coombabah · Government primary · Prep-6
730 students · ICSEA 1009
Helensvale State High School
Helensvale · Government high school · 7-12
1,875 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Coombabah State School Coombabah QLD | Helensvale State High School Helensvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 804 | #134 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2532 of 4,908 | #854 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 730 | 1,875 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 365 | 954 / 921 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 325 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 145.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 56.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coombabah 4216 | Helensvale 4212 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coombabahss.eq.edu.au | helensvaleshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coombabah State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 44.2).
- •Helensvale State High School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helensvale State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Helensvale State High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 730.
- •Coombabah State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -21%).
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 School better than Helensvale State High School?
On the Success Index, Coombabah State School ranks higher (52.3 vs 44.2 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 School and Helensvale State High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Coombabah and Helensvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coombabah State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helensvale State High School has 12.9.
How do Coombabah State School and Helensvale State High School rank in QLD?
Coombabah State School is 301st of 804 and Helensvale State High School is 134th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.