Beenleigh State High School vs St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 542 m 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
St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School
Beenleigh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
518 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Beenleigh State High School Beenleigh QLD | St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School Beenleigh QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 269 | #260 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1346 of 1,472 | #2309 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,358 | 518 |
| Girls / boys | 1,146 / 1,212 | 283 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 254 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 737 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.8 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.6 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Beenleigh 4207 | Beenleigh 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenleighshs.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsbeenleigh.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 23.3).
- •St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beenleigh State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Beenleigh State High School is the larger school with 2,358 students compared with 518.
- •Beenleigh State High School is a government school while St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School 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 Beenleigh State High School better than St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School ranks higher (55.2 vs 23.3 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 Beenleigh State High School and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Beenleigh and Beenleigh in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenleigh State High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School has 14.9.
How do Beenleigh State High School and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School rank in QLD?
Beenleigh State High School is 239th of 269 and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School is 260th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.