AustraliaQLDSouthportSouthport State High School

Southport State High School

GovernmentSecondary7-12
Southport, QLD 4215 · Major Cities
2,231Students
1031ICSEA
1:14.5Ratio
6/10SEIFA
Southport State

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 1,000
1031+31
ICSEA Score
Nat. avg: 434
2,231
Total Enrolments
Nat. avg: 12.3
14.5:1+2.2
Student : Teacher
Nat. avg: 26.9%
34%
LBOTE
Nat. avg: 11.7%
4%
Indigenous Students
Higher = less disadvantaged
6 / 10
SEIFA IRSD Decile
Nat. avg: 25%
16%-9pp
SEA Top Quarter
7-12
Year Range

Overview

Southport State High School is a government secondary school in Southport, Queensland, serving 7-12. The school has 2,231 enrolled students. Its ICSEA value is 1031 (average). The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. The school is located in a SEIFA IRSD decile 6 area.

Source: ACARA School Profile 2025 (2025)

Key Facts

SectorGovernment
School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
Governing BodyQueensland Department of Education
Postcode4215
RemotenessMajor Cities
ACARA ID47432

Student Background

Total Enrolments2,231
Gender Split1115 girls / 1116 boys
Indigenous Students4%
Language Background Other Than English34%
English Background66%

Socio-Educational Advantage Distribution

Bottom quarter
21%
Lower middle
34%
Upper middle
29%
Top quarter
16%
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025)

Enrolment by Year Level

2,231 students across 6 year levels (2025)

Yr 7428
Yr 8435
Yr 9401
Yr 10353
Yr 11316
Yr 12298
Source: ACARA Enrolments by Grade (2025)

Staffing

Teaching Staff163 (153.4 FTE)
Non-Teaching Staff74 (59.6 FTE)
Total Staff237
Student:Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025)