St Hilda's School

Southport, Queensland · Anglican · Girls · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Student WellbeingElite for Learning OpportunitiesElite for Learning EnvironmentRanked 3rd among private girls schools in QueenslandDistinguished tier

S360 score: 86.6%

St Hilda's School is a girls', Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Southport, Queensland. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Support.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1217 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways15 / 20Leading

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support19 / 20Elite

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports18 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture19 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation18 / 20Elite

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections19 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
1,223
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
Location
Southport, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1135135 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    439(+1)
    Writing
    448(+6)
    Spelling
    441(+8)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    451(+3)
    Numeracy
    424(-12)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    540(+19)
    Writing
    542(+34)
    Spelling
    527(+17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    551(+19)
    Numeracy
    523(-1)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    569(+3)
    Writing
    582(+13)
    Spelling
    566(+6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    589(+20)
    Numeracy
    589(+13)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    596(0)
    Writing
    646(+35)
    Spelling
    584(-2)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    593(-1)
    Numeracy
    583(-22)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2024

  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
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    39.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    62.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

Common questions

What year levels does St Hilda's School teach?

St Hilda's School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is St Hilda's School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Hilda's School is a Girls school.

What sector is St Hilda's School in?

St Hilda's School is classified as Independent.

Does St Hilda's School offer boarding?

Yes, St Hilda's School offers boarding.

How many students attend St Hilda's School?

St Hilda's School has 1,223 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Hilda's School?

St Hilda's School's student to teacher ratio is 11.9 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Hilda's School sit in?

St Hilda's School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is St Hilda's School's strongest area on Schools360?

St Hilda's School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Elite tier.

Where does St Hilda's School rank?

St Hilda's School ranks 3rd among private girls schools in Queensland.

Where is St Hilda's School located?

St Hilda's School is located in Southport, Queensland.