Beaudesert State High School vs McAuley College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
McAuley College
Beaudesert · Catholic high school · 7-12
363 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Beaudesert State High School Beaudesert QLD | McAuley College Beaudesert QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 269 | #66 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1307 of 1,472 | #521 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,257 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 609 / 648 | 175 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 232 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 37 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beaudesert 4285 | Beaudesert 4285 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beaudesertshs.eq.edu.au | www.mcauley.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •McAuley College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 25.0).
- •McAuley College has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McAuley College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Beaudesert State High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 363.
- •McAuley College has grown faster over five years (83% vs -8%).
- •Beaudesert State High School is a government school while McAuley College is a catholic 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 Beaudesert State High School better than McAuley College?
On the Success Index, McAuley College ranks higher (59.8 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 McAuley College?
About 2.5 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 McAuley College has 11.1.
How do Beaudesert State High School and McAuley College rank in QLD?
Beaudesert State High School is 232nd of 269 and McAuley College is 66th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.