Aldridge State High School vs Longreach State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 883 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge State High School
Maryborough · Government high school · 7-12
581 students · ICSEA 932
Longreach State High School
Longreach · Government high school · 7-12
205 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Aldridge State High School Maryborough QLD | Longreach State High School Longreach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 269 | #183 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1266 of 1,472 | #1104 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 581 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 275 | 99 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 21% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Longreach 4730 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Longreach |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au | longreachshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longreach State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 26.6).
- •Longreach State High School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.2).
- •Aldridge State High School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 205.
- •Longreach State High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -32%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldridge State High School better than Longreach State High School?
On the Success Index, Longreach State High School ranks higher (33.3 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldridge State High School and Longreach State High School?
About 883 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Longreach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldridge State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longreach State High School has 7.8.
How do Aldridge State High School and Longreach State High School rank in QLD?
Aldridge State High School is 221st of 269 and Longreach State High School is 183rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.