Holland Park State School vs Milton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Park State School
Holland Park · Government primary · Prep-6
778 students · ICSEA 1149
Milton State School
Milton · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Holland Park State School Holland Park QLD | Milton State School Milton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 804 | #60 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #625 of 4,908 | #706 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 778 | 607 |
| Girls / boys | 368 / 410 | 320 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.2 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Holland Park 4121 | Milton 4064 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hollandparkss.eq.edu.au | miltonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.0 vs 73.3).
- •Milton State School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holland Park State School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 607.
- •Holland Park State School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -15%).
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 School better than Milton State 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 School and Milton State School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Holland Park and Milton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holland Park State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milton State School has 15.5.
How do Holland Park State School and Milton State School rank in QLD?
Holland Park State School is 54th of 804 and Milton State School is 60th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.