Pacific Pines State High School vs Sandgate District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 73 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Pines State High School
Pacific Pines · Government high school · 7-12
2,193 students · ICSEA 1009
Sandgate District State High School
Deagon · Government high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Pacific Pines State High School Pacific Pines QLD | Sandgate District State High School Deagon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 269 | #105 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #742 of 1,472 | #711 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,193 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 1,078 / 1,115 | 486 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 414 | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | 306 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 161.9 | 83.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.9 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pacific Pines 4211 | Deagon 4017 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pacificpinesshs.eq.edu.au | sandgatedistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandgate District State High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 50.2).
- •Sandgate District State High School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandgate District State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Pacific Pines State High School is the larger school with 2,193 students compared with 993.
- •Pacific Pines State High School has grown faster over five years (19% 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 Pacific Pines State High School better than Sandgate District State High School?
On the Success Index, Sandgate District State High School ranks higher (51.4 vs 50.2 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 Pacific Pines State High School and Sandgate District State High School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Pacific Pines and Deagon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pacific Pines State High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandgate District State High School has 11.9.
How do Pacific Pines State High School and Sandgate District State High School rank in QLD?
Pacific Pines State High School is 111th of 269 and Sandgate District State High School is 105th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.