Boronia Heights State School vs Indie School, Logan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia Heights State School
Boronia Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 925
Indie School, Logan
Browns Plains · Independent high school · 9-12
586 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Boronia Heights State School Boronia Heights QLD | Indie School, Logan Browns Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 804 | #149 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4643 of 4,908 | #936 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 565 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 275 | 356 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 18% |
| Suburb | Boronia Heights 4124 | Browns Plains 4118 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boroniaheightsss.eq.edu.au | indieschool.edu.au/campus/logan/ |
The verdict
- •Indie School, Logan scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 22.7).
- •Indie School, Logan has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School, Logan has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.1).
- •Indie School, Logan is the larger school with 586 students compared with 565.
- •Boronia Heights State School is a government school while Indie School, Logan is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Boronia Heights State School better than Indie School, Logan?
On the Success Index, Indie School, Logan ranks higher (40.7 vs 22.7 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 Boronia Heights State School and Indie School, Logan?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Boronia Heights and Browns Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia Heights State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Indie School, Logan has 9.0.
How do Boronia Heights State School and Indie School, Logan rank in QLD?
Boronia Heights State School is 718th of 804 and Indie School, Logan is 149th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.