Brisbane South State Secondary College is an academically intense school with a strong STEM and mathematics focus, complemented by its International Baccalaureate pathway.
NAPLAN averaging +45 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Brisbane South State Secondary College is an academically intense school with a strong STEM and mathematics focus, complemented by its International Baccalaureate pathway. The school runs excellence programs for gifted students and provides dedicated support for those with diverse learning needs. Beyond the classroom, it's known for its AFL Academy and active music scene, backed by a Performing Arts Centre and Research and Innovation Centre. It suits families seeking rigorous academics with genuine breadth in sport and the arts.
Brisbane South State Secondary College draws students from the Brisbane South State Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Brisbane South State Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 63.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 69/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1137, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Brisbane South State Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 595 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 604, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Brisbane South State Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,236 students. It offers education for years 7-11. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Brisbane South State Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 73/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Brisbane South State Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Brisbane South State Secondary College is located in Dutton Park, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1137 (93th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.