Springwood Central State School vs Springwood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 801 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Springwood Central State School
Springwood · Government primary · Prep-6
252 students · ICSEA 984
Springwood State High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Springwood Central State School Springwood QLD | Springwood State High School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #404 of 804 | #121 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3078 of 4,908 | #779 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 252 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 127 | 280 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | springwoodcentralss.eq.edu.au | springwoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Springwood State High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 45.1).
- •Springwood State High School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood State High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 252.
- •Springwood State High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
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 Springwood Central State School better than Springwood State High School?
On the Success Index, Springwood State High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 45.1 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 Springwood Central State School and Springwood State High School?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Springwood and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springwood Central State School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood State High School has 10.8.
How do Springwood Central State School and Springwood State High School rank in QLD?
Springwood Central State School is 404th of 804 and Springwood State High School is 121st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.