Daisy Hill State School vs Ohana College
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
Ohana College
Meadowbrook · Independent high school · 7-12
237 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Daisy Hill State School Daisy Hill QLD | Ohana College Meadowbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #635 of 804 | #131 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4312 of 4,908 | #844 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 241 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 121 | 97 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +182% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Daisy Hill 4127 | Meadowbrook 4131 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daisyhillss.eq.edu.au | ohanacollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ohana College scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 27.5).
- •Ohana College has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ohana College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Daisy Hill State School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 237.
- •Ohana College has grown faster over five years (182% vs -21%).
- •Daisy Hill State School is a government school while Ohana College 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 Daisy Hill State School better than Ohana College?
On the Success Index, Ohana College ranks higher (45.2 vs 27.5 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 Daisy Hill State School and Ohana College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Daisy Hill and Meadowbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daisy Hill State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ohana College has 11.3.
How do Daisy Hill State School and Ohana College rank in QLD?
Daisy Hill State School is 635th of 804 and Ohana College is 131st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.