Blackwater State High School vs Blackwater State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater State High School
Blackwater · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 880
Blackwater State School
Blackwater · Government primary · Prep-6
127 students · ICSEA 785
| Measure | Blackwater State High School Blackwater QLD | Blackwater State School Blackwater QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 269 | #790 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1449 of 1,472 | #4883 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 307 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 179 | 52 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 880 | 785 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 46% |
| Suburb | Blackwater 4717 | Blackwater 4717 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | blackwatershs.eq.edu.au | blackwaterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (16.4 vs 16.0).
- •Blackwater State High School has the higher ICSEA (880 vs 785), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackwater State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.0).
- •Blackwater State High School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 127.
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 State High School better than Blackwater 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 Blackwater State High School and Blackwater State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blackwater and Blackwater in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwater State High School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackwater State School has 13.0.
How do Blackwater State High School and Blackwater State School rank in QLD?
Blackwater State High School is 262nd of 269 and Blackwater State School is 790th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.