Foxwell State Secondary College vs Pimpama State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Foxwell State Secondary College
Coomera · Government high school · 7-12
1,123 students · ICSEA 997
Pimpama State Secondary College
Pimpama · Government high school · 7-12
1,222 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Foxwell State Secondary College Coomera QLD | Pimpama State Secondary College Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 269 | #199 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #824 of 1,472 | #1188 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,123 | 1,222 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 547 | 632 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +453% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 100.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 43.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Coomera 4209 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | foxwellssc.eq.edu.au | pimpamassc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Foxwell State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 29.7).
- •Foxwell State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimpama State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Pimpama State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 1,123.
- •Foxwell State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (453% vs -30%).
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 Foxwell State Secondary College better than Pimpama State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Foxwell State Secondary College ranks higher (46.0 vs 29.7 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 Foxwell State Secondary College and Pimpama State Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Coomera and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foxwell State Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimpama State Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Foxwell State Secondary College and Pimpama State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Foxwell State Secondary College is 129th of 269 and Pimpama State Secondary College is 199th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.