Holland Park State High School is a government co-ed secondary known for its strong instrumental music program and ambitious school musical productions.
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Holland Park State High School is a government co-ed secondary known for its strong instrumental music program and ambitious school musical productions. The school offers excellence programs for gifted students and targeted support for diverse learners, underpinned by a traditional, structured approach and a pastoral ethos that prioritises student wellbeing. It suits families seeking a balanced secondary with solid music offerings and a community-focused culture.
Holland Park State High School is also known as HPSHS, Holland Park State HS and HPSHS Holland Park West.
Holland Park State High School draws students from the Holland Park SHS (and 1 more zone).
Holland Park State High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1055, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Holland Park State High School, Year 7 students averaged 541 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 538, below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Holland Park State High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 529 students. It offers education for years 7-12. 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.
Holland Park State High School 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 54/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Holland Park State High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Holland Park State High School is located in Holland Park West, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1055 (70th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.