Boonah State High School vs Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1436 km 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
Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School
Smithfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,135 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Boonah State High School Boonah QLD | Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School Smithfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 269 | #133 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #866 of 1,472 | #853 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 599 | 1,135 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 289 | 524 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.5 | 99.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 43.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Smithfield 4878 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | boonahshs.eq.edu.au | smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.6 vs 44.3).
- •Boonah State High School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 599.
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 Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High 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 Boonah State High School and Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School?
About 1436 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Smithfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School has 11.4.
How do Boonah State High School and Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School rank in QLD?
Boonah State High School is 136th of 269 and Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School is 133rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.