Highfields State Secondary College vs Wilsonton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields State Secondary College
Highfields · Government high school · 7-12
795 students · ICSEA 1001
Wilsonton State High School
Wilsonton Heights · Government high school · 7-12
904 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Highfields State Secondary College Highfields QLD | Wilsonton State High School Wilsonton Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 269 | #196 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 1,472 | #1179 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 795 | 904 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 410 | 471 / 433 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 84.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 42.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 24% |
| Suburb | Highfields 4352 | Wilsonton Heights 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | highfieldsssc.eq.edu.au | wilsontonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highfields State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.0 vs 30.1).
- •Highfields State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilsonton State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Wilsonton State High School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 795.
- •Wilsonton State High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -18%).
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 Highfields State Secondary College better than Wilsonton State High School?
On the Success Index, Highfields State Secondary College ranks higher (43.0 vs 30.1 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 Highfields State Secondary College and Wilsonton State High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Highfields and Wilsonton Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highfields State Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilsonton State High School has 10.7.
How do Highfields State Secondary College and Wilsonton State High School rank in QLD?
Highfields State Secondary College is 141st of 269 and Wilsonton State High School is 196th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.