Blackwater North State School vs Blackwater State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 791 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater North State School
Blackwater · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 916
Blackwater State High School
Blackwater · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Blackwater North State School Blackwater QLD | Blackwater State High School Blackwater QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #696 of 804 | #262 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4553 of 4,908 | #1449 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 446 | 307 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 231 | 128 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 26% |
| Suburb | Blackwater 4717 | Blackwater 4717 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | blackwaternorthss.eq.edu.au | blackwatershs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackwater North State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 16.4).
- •Blackwater North State School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackwater State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.5).
- •Blackwater North State School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 307.
- •Blackwater North State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -13%).
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 Blackwater North State School better than Blackwater State High School?
On the Success Index, Blackwater North State School ranks higher (24.0 vs 16.4 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 Blackwater North State School and Blackwater State High School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Blackwater and Blackwater in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwater North State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackwater State High School has 9.1.
How do Blackwater North State School and Blackwater State High School rank in QLD?
Blackwater North State School is 696th of 804 and Blackwater State High School is 262nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.