Griffin State School vs Mango Hill State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin State School
Griffin · Government primary · Prep-6
1,159 students · ICSEA 1015
Mango Hill State Secondary College
Mango Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Griffin State School Griffin QLD | Mango Hill State Secondary College Mango Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 804 | #49 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2419 of 4,908 | #452 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,005 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 591 | 529 / 476 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +315% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 84.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Griffin 4503 | Mango Hill 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | griffinss.eq.edu.au | mangohillssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 53.9).
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Griffin State School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,005.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (315% vs 25%).
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 Griffin State School better than Mango Hill State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mango Hill State Secondary College ranks higher (62.5 vs 53.9 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 Griffin State School and Mango Hill State Secondary College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Griffin and Mango Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffin State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mango Hill State Secondary College has 12.0.
How do Griffin State School and Mango Hill State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Griffin State School is 281st of 804 and Mango Hill State Secondary College is 49th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.