Baringa State Secondary College vs Wavell State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 66 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baringa State Secondary College
Baringa · Government high school · 7-12
677 students · ICSEA 1007
Wavell State High School
Wavell Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,522 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Baringa State Secondary College Baringa QLD | Wavell State High School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 269 | #135 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #615 of 1,472 | #865 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 677 | 1,522 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 326 | 755 / 767 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 260 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.1 | 121.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 53.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Baringa 4551 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baringassc.eq.edu.au | wavellshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Baringa State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 43.7).
- •Wavell State High School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baringa State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.6).
- •Wavell State High School is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 677.
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 Baringa State Secondary College better than Wavell State High School?
On the Success Index, Baringa State Secondary College ranks higher (55.4 vs 43.7 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 Baringa State Secondary College and Wavell State High School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Baringa and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baringa State Secondary College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wavell State High School has 12.6.
How do Baringa State Secondary College and Wavell State High School rank in QLD?
Baringa State Secondary College is 84th of 269 and Wavell State High School is 135th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.