Helensvale State High School vs Jubilee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helensvale State High School
Helensvale · Government high school · 7-12
1,875 students · ICSEA 1017
Jubilee Primary School
Pacific Pines · Catholic primary · Prep-6
720 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Helensvale State High School Helensvale QLD | Jubilee Primary School Pacific Pines QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 269 | #209 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #854 of 1,472 | #1888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,875 | 720 |
| Girls / boys | 954 / 921 | 353 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | – | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | 325 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 264 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 145.7 | 42.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Helensvale 4212 | Pacific Pines 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | helensvaleshs.eq.edu.au | www.jubileeprimary.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jubilee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.5 vs 44.2).
- •Jubilee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helensvale State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.9).
- •Helensvale State High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 720.
- •Jubilee Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -21%).
- •Helensvale State High School is a government school while Jubilee Primary School is a catholic 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 Helensvale State High School better than Jubilee Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jubilee Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 44.2 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 Helensvale State High School and Jubilee Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Helensvale and Pacific Pines in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helensvale State High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jubilee Primary School has 16.9.
How do Helensvale State High School and Jubilee Primary School rank in QLD?
Helensvale State High School is 134th of 269 and Jubilee Primary School is 209th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.