Southport State High School
Southport State High School is a government secondary school in Southport, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,231 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Southport QLD 4215. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Southport State High School compares
By ICSEA, Southport State High School ranks 74th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Southport Special School, a government combined school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Southport State High School scores 1031, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Southport State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southport State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Southport | 0.8 km | 1027 | 4 lower | 212 |
| Southport State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 0.9 km | 1012 | 19 lower | 538 |
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 0.9 km | 1028 | 3 lower | 636 |
| St Hilda's SchoolIndependent Combined · Southport | 1.0 km | 1135 | 104 higher | 1,258 |
| Men of Business AcademyIndependent Secondary · Southport | 1.3 km | 993 | 38 lower | 238 |
| Queensland Academy for Health SciencesGovernment Secondary · Southport | 2.0 km | 1109 | 78 higher | 468 |
| Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashmore | 2.1 km | 1074 | 43 higher | 815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southport State High School a government school?
Yes, Southport State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southport State High School offer?
Southport State High School offers 7-12.
What is Southport State High School's ICSEA score?
Southport State High School has an ICSEA score of 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southport State High School?
Southport State High School has 2,231 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southport State High School?
The nearest schools to Southport State High School are Southport Special School (0.8 km), Southport State School (0.9 km), Musgrave Hill State School (0.9 km).
Where is Southport State High School located?
Southport State High School is located in Southport, QLD 4215. Visit the school website at https://southportshs.eq.edu.au.