Everton Park State High School vs Stafford Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 902 m 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
Stafford Heights State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Everton Park State High School Everton Park QLD | Stafford Heights State School Stafford Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 269 | #353 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #454 of 1,472 | #2813 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 482 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 267 | 147 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +71% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 18% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Stafford Heights 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkshs.eq.edu.au | staffordheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Everton Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 48.4).
- •Everton Park State High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Everton Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.3).
- •Everton Park State High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 303.
- •Stafford Heights State School has grown faster over five years (71% vs 19%).
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 Stafford Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Everton Park State High School ranks higher (62.4 vs 48.4 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 Stafford Heights State School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Everton Park and Stafford Heights 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 Stafford Heights State School has 13.3.
How do Everton Park State High School and Stafford Heights State School rank in QLD?
Everton Park State High School is 50th of 269 and Stafford Heights State School is 353rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.