Mabel Park State High School vs Springwood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
Springwood State High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD | Springwood State High School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 269 | #121 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1255 of 1,472 | #779 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,814 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 806 / 1,008 | 280 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 312 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 291 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.5 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.4 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Slacks Creek 4127 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au | springwoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Springwood State High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 27.1).
- •Springwood State High School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 577.
- •Mabel Park State High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -7%).
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 Mabel Park State High School better than Springwood State High School?
On the Success Index, Springwood State High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 27.1 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 Mabel Park State High School and Springwood State High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Slacks Creek and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mabel Park State High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood State High School has 10.8.
How do Mabel Park State High School and Springwood State High School rank in QLD?
Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 and Springwood State High School is 121st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.