Dakabin State High School vs Kallangur State 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.
Dakabin State High School
Dakabin · Government high school · 7-12
980 students · ICSEA 940
Kallangur State School
Kallangur · Government primary · Prep-6
982 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Dakabin State High School Dakabin QLD | Kallangur State School Kallangur QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 269 | #518 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1268 of 1,472 | #3669 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 980 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 522 | 460 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | – | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 69.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Dakabin 4503 | Kallangur 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dakabinshs.eq.edu.au | kallangurss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kallangur State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 26.6).
- •Kallangur State School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dakabin State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Kallangur State School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 980.
- •Kallangur State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -2%).
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 Dakabin State High School better than Kallangur State School?
On the Success Index, Kallangur State School ranks higher (36.5 vs 26.6 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 Dakabin State High School and Kallangur State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dakabin and Kallangur in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dakabin State High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kallangur State School has 14.1.
How do Dakabin State High School and Kallangur State School rank in QLD?
Dakabin State High School is 222nd of 269 and Kallangur State School is 518th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.