Holland Park State High School vs Mount Gravatt State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Park State High School
Holland Park West · Government high school · 7-12
529 students · ICSEA 1055
Mount Gravatt State High School
Mount Gravatt · Government high school · 7-12
1,217 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Holland Park State High School Holland Park West QLD | Mount Gravatt State High School Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 269 | #27 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #378 of 1,472 | #301 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,217 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 277 | 610 / 607 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | 201 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 96.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 36.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Holland Park West 4121 | Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hollandparkshs.eq.edu.au | mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Gravatt State High School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 66.0).
- •Mount Gravatt State High School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holland Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.6).
- •Mount Gravatt State High School is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 529.
- •Mount Gravatt State High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -24%).
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 Holland Park State High School better than Mount Gravatt State High School?
On the Success Index, Mount Gravatt State High School ranks higher (69.2 vs 66.0 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 Holland Park State High School and Mount Gravatt State High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Holland Park West and Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holland Park State High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Gravatt State High School has 12.6.
How do Holland Park State High School and Mount Gravatt State High School rank in QLD?
Holland Park State High School is 34th of 269 and Mount Gravatt State High School is 27th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.