Beaudesert State High School vs Beaudesert State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaudesert State High School
Beaudesert · Government high school · 7-12
1,257 students · ICSEA 942
Beaudesert State School
Beaudesert · Government primary · Prep-6
533 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Beaudesert State High School Beaudesert QLD | Beaudesert State School Beaudesert QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 269 | #592 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1307 of 1,472 | #4069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,257 | 533 |
| Girls / boys | 609 / 648 | 255 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 232 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 25% |
| Suburb | Beaudesert 4285 | Beaudesert 4285 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beaudesertshs.eq.edu.au | beaudesertss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaudesert State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 25.0).
- •Beaudesert State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaudesert State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Beaudesert State High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 533.
- •Beaudesert State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Beaudesert State High School better than Beaudesert State School?
On the Success Index, Beaudesert State School ranks higher (30.6 vs 25.0 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 Beaudesert State High School and Beaudesert State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Beaudesert and Beaudesert in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaudesert State High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beaudesert State School has 12.9.
How do Beaudesert State High School and Beaudesert State School rank in QLD?
Beaudesert State High School is 232nd of 269 and Beaudesert State School is 592nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.