Keebra Park State High School vs Southport State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keebra Park State High School
Southport · Government high school · 7-12
1,001 students · ICSEA 968
Southport State School
Southport · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Keebra Park State High School Southport QLD | Southport State School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 269 | #284 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1030 of 1,472 | #2450 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,001 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 417 / 584 | 255 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 36.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Southport 4215 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au | southportss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southport State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 36.7).
- •Southport State School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keebra Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Keebra Park State High School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 538.
- •Keebra Park State High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -11%).
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 Keebra Park State High School better than Southport State School?
On the Success Index, Southport State School ranks higher (53.5 vs 36.7 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 Keebra Park State High School and Southport State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keebra Park State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southport State School has 14.8.
How do Keebra Park State High School and Southport State School rank in QLD?
Keebra Park State High School is 162nd of 269 and Southport State School is 284th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.