Dakabin State High School vs Lockyer District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 79 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
Lockyer District State High School
Gatton · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Dakabin State High School Dakabin QLD | Lockyer District State High School Gatton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 269 | #213 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1268 of 1,472 | #1244 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 980 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 522 | 440 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 82.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 37.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Dakabin 4503 | Gatton 4343 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | dakabinshs.eq.edu.au | lockyerdistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.6 vs 27.5).
- •Lockyer District State High School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dakabin State High School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 950.
- •Dakabin State High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -14%).
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 Lockyer District 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 Dakabin State High School and Lockyer District State High School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Dakabin and Gatton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dakabin State High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockyer District State High School has 11.6.
How do Dakabin State High School and Lockyer District State High School rank in QLD?
Dakabin State High School is 222nd of 269 and Lockyer District State High School is 213th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.