Beenleigh State High School vs Eagleby South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beenleigh State High School
Beenleigh · Government high school · 7-12
2,358 students · ICSEA 928
Eagleby South State School
Eagleby · Government primary · Prep-6
471 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Beenleigh State High School Beenleigh QLD | Eagleby South State School Eagleby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 269 | #704 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1346 of 1,472 | #4577 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,358 | 471 |
| Girls / boys | 1,146 / 1,212 | 234 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 254 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 737 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.8 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.6 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 30% |
| Suburb | Beenleigh 4207 | Eagleby 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenleighshs.eq.edu.au | eaglebysouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.3 vs 23.8).
- •Beenleigh State High School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eagleby South State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Beenleigh State High School is the larger school with 2,358 students compared with 471.
- •Beenleigh State High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -7%).
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 Beenleigh State High School better than Eagleby South State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beenleigh State High School and Eagleby South State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beenleigh and Eagleby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenleigh State High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eagleby South State School has 11.3.
How do Beenleigh State High School and Eagleby South State School rank in QLD?
Beenleigh State High School is 239th of 269 and Eagleby South State School is 704th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.