Everton Park State High School vs Northside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Northside Christian College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Everton Park State High School Everton Park QLD | Northside Christian College Everton Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 269 | #24 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #454 of 1,472 | #225 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 482 | 1,245 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 267 | 611 / 634 |
| Foundation intake | – | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 98.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 82.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Everton Park 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.northside.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 62.4).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Everton Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.7).
- •Northside Christian College is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 482.
- •Everton Park State High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 4%).
- •Everton Park State High School is a government school while Northside Christian College 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 Northside Christian College?
On the Success Index, Northside Christian College ranks higher (72.0 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 Northside Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Everton Park 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 Northside Christian College has 12.7.
How do Everton Park State High School and Northside Christian College rank in QLD?
Everton Park State High School is 50th of 269 and Northside Christian College is 24th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.