Collinsville State High School vs Mabel Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 954 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
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Collinsville State High School Collinsville QLD | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 269 | #218 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1194 of 1,472 | #1255 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 145 | 1,814 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 78 | 806 / 1,008 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 312 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 291 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 135.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 69.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 11% |
| Suburb | Collinsville 4804 | Slacks Creek 4127 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Logan |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collinsville State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 27.1).
- •Mabel Park State High School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collinsville State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.4).
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 145.
- •Collinsville State High School has grown faster over five years (58% vs 32%).
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 Mabel Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Collinsville State High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 27.1 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 Mabel Park State High School?
About 954 km in a straight line, between Collinsville and Slacks Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collinsville State High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mabel Park State High School has 13.4.
How do Collinsville State High School and Mabel Park State High School rank in QLD?
Collinsville State High School is 202nd of 269 and Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.