Ayr State High School vs Northern Beaches State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 85 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ayr State High School
Ayr · Government high school · 7-12
497 students · ICSEA 925
Northern Beaches State High School
Deeragun · Government high school · 7-12
920 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Ayr State High School Ayr QLD | Northern Beaches State High School Deeragun QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 269 | #219 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1015 of 1,472 | #1256 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 497 | 920 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 267 | 405 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Deeragun 4818 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ayrshs.eq.edu.au | northernbeachesshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ayr State High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 27.1).
- •Ayr State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.7).
- •Northern Beaches State High School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 497.
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 Ayr State High School better than Northern Beaches State High School?
On the Success Index, Ayr State High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 27.1 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 Ayr State High School and Northern Beaches State High School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Deeragun in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ayr State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches State High School has 11.7.
How do Ayr State High School and Northern Beaches State High School rank in QLD?
Ayr State High School is 160th of 269 and Northern Beaches State High School is 219th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.