Brisbane South State Secondary College

admin@brisbanesouthssc.eq.edu.au
(07) 3013 5777
179 Annerley Road,Dutton Park, 4102

About The School

Overview

Brisbane South State Secondary College is located in Dutton Park, QLD. It is a secondary school with a total of 750 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 13.

Famous For

IB

DP CP

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognised educational framework designed to provide a rigorous and well-rounded education for students. It is often seen as an alternative to the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) commonly awarded in Australian high schools. IB diploma stands out for its unique advantages, particularly for students planning to pursue international studies.

It’s important to note that IB programs are offered only by select schools. Here’s a quick look at the IB programs:

Primary Year Programme (PYP): Designed for students aged 3-12, encouraging holistic development through inquiry-based learning.
Middle Years Programme (MYP): Tailored for students aged 11-16, promoting critical thinking and real-world applications.
Diploma Programme (DP): Geared towards students aged 16-19, delivering a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare for university success.
Career-related Programme (CP): Designed for students aged 16-19 who are interested in pursuing career-related education during the final two years of secondary school.

Excellence Program

Other Sport

Some government schools in Queensland, Australia are identified as “schools of excellence,” offering specialised programs focused on areas like sports, performing arts, academics, or STEM.

Admission to these Excellence Programs typically involves a competitive selection process, which may include academic testing, interviews, auditions, or a review of past accomplishments. These programs present a compelling, government-funded alternative to private schooling, providing opportunities for personal growth and future career development.

Excellence Program Subcategory

Other: Biomedical ScienceSport: AFL

ICSEA

ICSEA Score

ICSEA stands for the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. It serves as a measure of the socio-educational backgrounds of students in a school, offering insights into the overall educational advantages or disadvantages students may have based on factors like their parents' education and occupation.

ICSEA: 1133
ICSEA Percentile: 92%

Brisbane South State Secondary College is more educationally advantaged than 92% of schools in Australia.

Average Compared Nationally

We gather publicly available online data to calculate the national average score for each year level. A percentage is then displayed to indicate how each year level compares to the national average. Schools with no data or insufficient data will not have a percentage shown.

Year 7 Average Compared Nationally:
9.94
Year 9 Average Compared Nationally:
6.95
Average Compared Nationally

Student And Teacher

Boys vs Girls Enrollment

Teaching Staff: 55
Total Enrollment: 750
Student to Teacher Ratio: 13
Boys Enrollment: 371
Girls Enrollment: 379
Indigenous Enrolments (%): 2
Language Background Other Than English - Yes (%): 44
Language Background Other Than English - No (%): 56

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