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Australian Technology and Agricultural College vs Flagstone State Community College

A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureAustralian Technology and Agricultural College
North Maclean QLD
Flagstone State Community College
Flagstone QLD
Success Index
19
Lower 50%
31
Lower 50%
State rank (type)–#190 of 269
National rank (type)–#1147 of 1,472
SectorIndependentGovernment
TypeSecondarySecondary
Year range10-117-12
Students4861
Girls / boys0 / 4425 / 436
Foundation intake––
Year 7 cohort–165
Year 12 cohort–137
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth–-2%
ICSEA
Average 1000
936954
ICSEA percentile20th26th
Top SEA quarter0%3%
Bottom SEA quarter51%49%
Students per teacher–11.6
Teaching staff (FTE)1.073.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)1.232.1
Language background other than English0%14%
Indigenous students25%10%
SuburbNorth Maclean 4280Flagstone 4280
Council areaLoganLogan
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websiteatac.qld.edu.au/flagstonescc.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Flagstone State Community College scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 18.9).
  • •Flagstone State Community College has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Flagstone State Community College is the larger school with 861 students compared with 4.
  • •Australian Technology and Agricultural College is a independent school while Flagstone State Community College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.

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 Australian Technology and Agricultural College better than Flagstone State Community College?

On the Success Index, Flagstone State Community College ranks higher (31.3 vs 18.9 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 Australian Technology and Agricultural College and Flagstone State Community College?

About 6.5 km in a straight line, between North Maclean and Flagstone in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.

How do Australian Technology and Agricultural College and Flagstone State Community College rank in QLD?

Australian Technology and Agricultural College is unranked and Flagstone State Community College is 190th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.