Browns Plains State High School vs Indie School, Logan
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Plains State High School
Browns Plains · Government high school · 7-12
1,185 students · ICSEA 943
Indie School, Logan
Browns Plains · Independent high school · 9-12
586 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Browns Plains State High School Browns Plains QLD | Indie School, Logan Browns Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 269 | #149 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 1,472 | #936 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,185 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 619 | 356 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 162 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.7 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 18% |
| Suburb | Browns Plains 4118 | Browns Plains 4118 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brownsplainsshs.eq.edu.au | indieschool.edu.au/campus/logan/ |
The verdict
- •Indie School, Logan scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 25.0).
- •Indie School, Logan has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School, Logan has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.9).
- •Browns Plains State High School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 586.
- •Browns Plains State High 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 Browns Plains State High School better than Indie School, Logan?
On the Success Index, Indie School, Logan ranks higher (40.7 vs 25.0 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 Browns Plains State High School and Indie School, Logan?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Browns Plains and Browns Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Browns Plains State High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Indie School, Logan has 9.0.
How do Browns Plains State High School and Indie School, Logan rank in QLD?
Browns Plains State High School is 233rd of 269 and Indie School, Logan is 149th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.