Boonah State High School vs Wellington Point State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 77 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
Wellington Point State High School
Wellington Point · Government high school · 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Boonah State High School Boonah QLD | Wellington Point State High School Wellington Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 269 | #155 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #866 of 1,472 | #971 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 599 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 289 | 387 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.5 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Wellington Point 4160 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Redland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boonahshs.eq.edu.au | wellingtonpointshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boonah State High School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 39.4).
- •Wellington Point State High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 599.
- •Boonah State High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -19%).
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 Wellington Point State High School?
On the Success Index, Boonah State High School ranks higher (43.6 vs 39.4 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 Boonah State High School and Wellington Point State High School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Wellington Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellington Point State High School has 11.5.
How do Boonah State High School and Wellington Point State High School rank in QLD?
Boonah State High School is 136th of 269 and Wellington Point State High School is 155th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.