Coorparoo Secondary College vs Miami State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorparoo Secondary College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 7-12
407 students · ICSEA 1032
Miami State High School
Miami · Government high school · 7-12
1,542 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Coorparoo Secondary College Coorparoo QLD | Miami State High School Miami QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 269 | #75 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #336 of 1,472 | #558 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 407 | 1,542 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 194 | 806 / 736 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 95 | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 114.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 46.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Miami 4220 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coorparoosecondarycollege.eq.edu.au | miamishs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coorparoo Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 58.1).
- •Coorparoo Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.4).
- •Miami State High School is the larger school with 1,542 students compared with 407.
- •Miami State High School has grown faster over five years (16% 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 Coorparoo Secondary College better than Miami State High School?
On the Success Index, Coorparoo Secondary College ranks higher (67.7 vs 58.1 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 Coorparoo Secondary College and Miami State High School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Miami in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorparoo Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miami State High School has 13.4.
How do Coorparoo Secondary College and Miami State High School rank in QLD?
Coorparoo Secondary College is 28th of 269 and Miami State High School is 75th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.