Bellbird Park State Secondary College vs Toolooa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 449 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Bellbird Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,795 students · ICSEA 950
Toolooa State High School
South Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
1,165 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Bellbird Park State Secondary College Bellbird Park QLD | Toolooa State High School South Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 269 | #203 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1119 of 1,472 | #1197 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,795 | 1,165 |
| Girls / boys | 872 / 923 | 542 / 623 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 296 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.4 | 92.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bellbird Park 4300 | South Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au | toolooashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 29.3).
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 1,165.
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (54% vs 10%).
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 Bellbird Park State Secondary College better than Toolooa State High School?
On the Success Index, Bellbird Park State Secondary College ranks higher (32.7 vs 29.3 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 Bellbird Park State Secondary College and Toolooa State High School?
About 449 km in a straight line, between Bellbird Park and South Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbird Park State Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toolooa State High School has 12.5.
How do Bellbird Park State Secondary College and Toolooa State High School rank in QLD?
Bellbird Park State Secondary College is 188th of 269 and Toolooa State High School is 203rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.