Hilliard State School vs The Sycamore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hilliard State School
Alexandra Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1015
The Sycamore School
Alexandra Hills · Independent special · U
90 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Hilliard State School Alexandra Hills QLD | The Sycamore School Alexandra Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #356 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2839 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 560 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 263 | 23 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Alexandra Hills 4161 | Alexandra Hills 4161 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hilliardss.eq.edu.au | www.thesycamoreschool.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Sycamore School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Sycamore School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 14.2).
- •Hilliard State School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 90.
- •The Sycamore School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Hilliard State School is a government school while The Sycamore School is an independent 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 Hilliard State School better than The Sycamore School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hilliard State School and The Sycamore School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandra Hills and Alexandra Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hilliard State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Sycamore School has 5.2.
How do Hilliard State School and The Sycamore School rank in QLD?
Hilliard State School is 356th of 804 and The Sycamore School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.