Musgrave Hill State School vs Southport State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 930 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Musgrave Hill State School
Southport · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 1028
Southport State High School
Southport · Government high school · 7-12
2,231 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Musgrave Hill State School Southport QLD | Southport State High School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 804 | #78 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1778 of 4,908 | #570 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 636 | 2,231 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 338 | 1,115 / 1,116 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 428 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 298 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 153.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 59.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Southport 4215 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | musgravehillss.eq.edu.au | southportshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Musgrave Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 57.5).
- •Southport State High School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Musgrave Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Southport State High School is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 636.
- •Southport State High School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Musgrave Hill State School better than Southport State High School?
On the Success Index, Musgrave Hill State School ranks higher (61.7 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 Musgrave Hill State School and Southport State High School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Musgrave Hill State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southport State High School has 14.5.
How do Musgrave Hill State School and Southport State High School rank in QLD?
Musgrave Hill State School is 190th of 804 and Southport State High School is 78th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.