Bowen State High School vs Wilsonton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 918 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen State High School
Bowen · Government high school · 7-12
679 students · ICSEA 919
Wilsonton State High School
Wilsonton Heights · Government high school · 7-12
904 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Bowen State High School Bowen QLD | Wilsonton State High School Wilsonton Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 269 | #196 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1341 of 1,472 | #1179 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 679 | 904 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 351 | 471 / 433 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.6 | 84.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 42.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 24% |
| Suburb | Bowen 4805 | Wilsonton Heights 4350 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowenshs.eq.edu.au | wilsontonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wilsonton State High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.1 vs 23.6).
- •Wilsonton State High School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilsonton State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Wilsonton State High School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 679.
- •Wilsonton State High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
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 Bowen State High School better than Wilsonton State High School?
On the Success Index, Wilsonton State High School ranks higher (30.1 vs 23.6 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 Bowen State High School and Wilsonton State High School?
About 918 km in a straight line, between Bowen and Wilsonton Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilsonton State High School has 10.7.
How do Bowen State High School and Wilsonton State High School rank in QLD?
Bowen State High School is 238th of 269 and Wilsonton State High School is 196th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.