Daisy Hill State School vs Mabel Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daisy Hill State School
Daisy Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 940
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Daisy Hill State School Daisy Hill QLD | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #635 of 804 | #218 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4312 of 4,908 | #1255 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 241 | 1,814 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 121 | 806 / 1,008 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 312 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 291 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 135.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 69.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Daisy Hill 4127 | Slacks Creek 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daisyhillss.eq.edu.au | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.5 vs 27.1).
- •Daisy Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 241.
- •Mabel Park State High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -21%).
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 Daisy Hill State School better than Mabel Park State High 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 Daisy Hill State School and Mabel Park State High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Daisy Hill and Slacks Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daisy Hill State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mabel Park State High School has 13.4.
How do Daisy Hill State School and Mabel Park State High School rank in QLD?
Daisy Hill State School is 635th of 804 and Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.