Boonah State High School vs Boonah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 860 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boonah State High School
Boonah · Government high school · 7-12
599 students · ICSEA 984
Boonah State School
Boonah · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Boonah State High School Boonah QLD | Boonah State School Boonah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 269 | #565 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #866 of 1,472 | #3943 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 599 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 289 | 56 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.5 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Boonah 4310 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boonahshs.eq.edu.au | boonahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boonah State High School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 32.6).
- •Boonah State High School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boonah State High School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 104.
- •Boonah State High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -51%).
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 Boonah State High School better than Boonah State School?
On the Success Index, Boonah State High School ranks higher (43.6 vs 32.6 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 Boonah State High School and Boonah State School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Boonah and Boonah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Boonah State School has 11.6.
How do Boonah State High School and Boonah State School rank in QLD?
Boonah State High School is 136th of 269 and Boonah State School is 565th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.