Everton Park State High School vs McDowall State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 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
McDowall State School
Mcdowall · Government primary · Prep-6
988 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Everton Park State High School Everton Park QLD | McDowall State School Mcdowall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 269 | #61 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #454 of 1,472 | #717 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 482 | 988 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 267 | 483 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | – | 146 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Mcdowall 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkshs.eq.edu.au | mcdowallss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McDowall State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 62.4).
- •McDowall State School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Everton Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.3).
- •McDowall State School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 482.
- •Everton Park State High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -2%).
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 McDowall State School?
On the Success Index, McDowall State School ranks higher (73.2 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 McDowall State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Mcdowall 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 McDowall State School has 16.3.
How do Everton Park State High School and McDowall State School rank in QLD?
Everton Park State High School is 50th of 269 and McDowall State School is 61st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.