Mitchelton State High School vs Springwood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 28 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchelton State High School
Mitchelton · Government high school · 7-12
712 students · ICSEA 990
Springwood State High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Mitchelton State High School Mitchelton QLD | Springwood State High School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 269 | #121 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #515 of 1,472 | #779 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 712 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 443 | 280 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.9 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mitchelton 4053 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mitcheltonshs.eq.edu.au | springwoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mitchelton State High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 48.2).
- •Springwood State High School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchelton State High School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 577.
- •Mitchelton State High School has grown faster over five years (48% 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 Mitchelton State High School better than Springwood State High School?
On the Success Index, Mitchelton State High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 48.2 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 Mitchelton State High School and Springwood State High School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Mitchelton and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitchelton State High School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood State High School has 10.8.
How do Mitchelton State High School and Springwood State High School rank in QLD?
Mitchelton State High School is 65th of 269 and Springwood State High School is 121st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.