Mango Hill State Secondary College vs Southport State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 88 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mango Hill State Secondary College
Mango Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 1031
Southport State High School
Southport · Government high school · 7-12
2,231 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Mango Hill State Secondary College Mango Hill QLD | Southport State High School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 269 | #78 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 1,472 | #570 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 2,231 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 476 | 1,115 / 1,116 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | 428 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 298 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +315% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.1 | 153.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 59.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mango Hill 4509 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mangohillssc.eq.edu.au | southportshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 57.5).
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Southport State High School is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 1,005.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (315% vs 17%).
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 Mango Hill State Secondary College better than Southport State High School?
On the Success Index, Mango Hill State Secondary College ranks higher (62.5 vs 57.5 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College and Southport State High School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Mango Hill and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mango Hill State Secondary College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southport State High School has 14.5.
How do Mango Hill State Secondary College and Southport State High School rank in QLD?
Mango Hill State Secondary College is 49th of 269 and Southport State High School is 78th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.