Ferny Grove State High School vs Hilder Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferny Grove State High School
Ferny Grove · Government high school · 7-12
1,881 students · ICSEA 1069
Hilder Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Ferny Grove State High School Ferny Grove QLD | Hilder Road State School The Gap QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 269 | #5 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #434 of 1,472 | #95 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,881 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 903 / 978 | 223 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 308 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 286 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.9 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ferny Grove 4055 | The Gap 4061 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au | hilderroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hilder Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (82.6 vs 63.3).
- •Hilder Road State School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ferny Grove State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Ferny Grove State High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 434.
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 Ferny Grove State High School better than Hilder Road State School?
On the Success Index, Hilder Road State School ranks higher (82.6 vs 63.3 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 Ferny Grove State High School and Hilder Road State School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ferny Grove and The Gap in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Grove State High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilder Road State School has 14.9.
How do Ferny Grove State High School and Hilder Road State School rank in QLD?
Ferny Grove State High School is 47th of 269 and Hilder Road State School is 5th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.