Everton Park State High School vs Hillbrook Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Hillbrook Anglican School
Enoggera · Independent high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Everton Park State High School Everton Park QLD | Hillbrook Anglican School Enoggera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 269 | #3 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #454 of 1,472 | #17 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 482 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 267 | 466 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 72.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 65.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Enoggera 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hillbrook Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (84.9 vs 62.4).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Everton Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.3).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 482.
- •Everton Park State High School is a government school while Hillbrook Anglican School 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 Everton Park State High School better than Hillbrook Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Hillbrook Anglican School ranks higher (84.9 vs 62.4 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 Hillbrook Anglican School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Enoggera 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 Hillbrook Anglican School has 12.3.
How do Everton Park State High School and Hillbrook Anglican School rank in QLD?
Everton Park State High School is 50th of 269 and Hillbrook Anglican School is 3rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.