Benowa State High School vs Nerang State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benowa State High School
Benowa · Government high school · 7-12
2,129 students · ICSEA 1064
Nerang State High School
Nerang · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Benowa State High School Benowa QLD | Nerang State High School Nerang QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 269 | #169 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #385 of 1,472 | #1060 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,129 | 998 |
| Girls / boys | 1,113 / 1,016 | 454 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 405 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 309 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 152.7 | 82.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 34.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Benowa 4217 | Nerang 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benowashs.eq.edu.au | nerangshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Benowa State High School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 35.0).
- •Benowa State High School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nerang State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Benowa State High School is the larger school with 2,129 students compared with 998.
- •Benowa State High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -14%).
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 Benowa State High School better than Nerang State High School?
On the Success Index, Benowa State High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 35.0 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 Benowa State High School and Nerang State High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Benowa and Nerang in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benowa State High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nerang State High School has 12.1.
How do Benowa State High School and Nerang State High School rank in QLD?
Benowa State High School is 36th of 269 and Nerang State High School is 169th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.