Everton Park State High School vs Highfields State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 103 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Everton Park State High School
Everton Park · Government high school · 7-12
482 students · ICSEA 1001
Highfields State Secondary College
Highfields · Government high school · 7-12
795 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Everton Park State High School Everton Park QLD | Highfields State Secondary College Highfields QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 269 | #141 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #454 of 1,472 | #884 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 482 | 795 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 267 | 385 / 410 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Highfields 4352 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | evertonparkshs.eq.edu.au | highfieldsssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Everton Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 43.0).
- •Everton Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.8).
- •Highfields State Secondary College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 482.
- •Everton Park State High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -18%).
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 Everton Park State High School better than Highfields State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Everton Park State High School ranks higher (62.4 vs 43.0 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 Everton Park State High School and Highfields State Secondary College?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Highfields in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Everton Park State High School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highfields State Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Everton Park State High School and Highfields State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Everton Park State High School is 50th of 269 and Highfields State Secondary College is 141st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.