Holland Park State High School vs Nursery Road State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 648 m 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
Nursery Road State Special School
Holland Park West · Government special · Prep-12
158 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Holland Park State High School Holland Park West QLD | Nursery Road State Special School Holland Park West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #378 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 529 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 277 | 52 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 46.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 52.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Holland Park West 4121 | Holland Park West 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hollandparkshs.eq.edu.au | nurseryroadspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holland Park State High School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nursery Road State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 9.9).
- •Holland Park State High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 158.
- •Nursery Road State Special School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Nursery Road State Special 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 Holland Park State High School and Nursery Road State Special School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Holland Park West and Holland Park West 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 Nursery Road State Special School has 3.4.
How do Holland Park State High School and Nursery Road State Special School rank in QLD?
Holland Park State High School is 34th of 269 and Nursery Road State Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.