Highland Reserve State School vs Upper Coomera State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Reserve State School
Upper Coomera · Government primary · Prep-6
899 students · ICSEA 1026
Upper Coomera State College
Upper Coomera · Government combined · Prep-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Highland Reserve State School Upper Coomera QLD | Upper Coomera State College Upper Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #275 of 804 | #242 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2373 of 4,908 | #1135 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 899 | 1,682 |
| Girls / boys | 475 / 424 | 753 / 929 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 200 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 130.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 57.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Upper Coomera 4209 | Upper Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | highlandreservess.eq.edu.au | uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highland Reserve State School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 27.4).
- •Highland Reserve State School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upper Coomera State College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Upper Coomera State College is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 899.
- •Highland Reserve State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -19%).
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 Highland Reserve State School better than Upper Coomera State College?
On the Success Index, Highland Reserve State School ranks higher (54.4 vs 27.4 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 Highland Reserve State School and Upper Coomera State College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Upper Coomera and Upper Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highland Reserve State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Coomera State College has 12.9.
How do Highland Reserve State School and Upper Coomera State College rank in QLD?
Highland Reserve State School is 275th of 804 and Upper Coomera State College is 242nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.