Collinsville State High School vs Lowood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 908 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collinsville State High School
Collinsville · Government high school · 7-12
145 students · ICSEA 915
Lowood State High School
Lowood · Government high school · 7-12
643 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Collinsville State High School Collinsville QLD | Lowood State High School Lowood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 269 | #247 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1194 of 1,472 | #1384 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 145 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 78 | 305 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 59.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 16% |
| Suburb | Collinsville 4804 | Lowood 4311 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au | lowoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collinsville State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 21.7).
- •Collinsville State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.8).
- •Lowood State High School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 145.
- •Collinsville State High School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -13%).
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 Collinsville State High School better than Lowood State High School?
On the Success Index, Collinsville State High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 21.7 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 Collinsville State High School and Lowood State High School?
About 908 km in a straight line, between Collinsville and Lowood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collinsville State High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowood State High School has 10.8.
How do Collinsville State High School and Lowood State High School rank in QLD?
Collinsville State High School is 202nd of 269 and Lowood State High School is 247th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.