Centenary State High School vs Mount Ommaney Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 444 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centenary State High School
Jindalee · Government high school · 7-12
1,719 students · ICSEA 1049
Mount Ommaney Special School
Mount Ommaney · Government special · Prep-12
156 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Centenary State High School Jindalee QLD | Mount Ommaney Special School Mount Ommaney QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #524 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,719 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 829 / 890 | 42 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 296 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.8 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.1 | 53.2 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Jindalee 4074 | Mount Ommaney 4074 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centenaryshs.eq.edu.au | mtommaneyspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Ommaney Special School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Ommaney Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 13.3).
- •Centenary State High School is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 156.
- •Mount Ommaney Special School has grown faster over five years (47% 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 Centenary State High School better than Mount Ommaney Special 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 Centenary State High School and Mount Ommaney Special School?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Jindalee and Mount Ommaney in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centenary State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Ommaney Special School has 3.6.
How do Centenary State High School and Mount Ommaney Special School rank in QLD?
Centenary State High School is 67th of 269 and Mount Ommaney Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.