Dakabin State High School vs Narangba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Narangba State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
641 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Dakabin State High School Dakabin QLD | Narangba State School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 269 | #406 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1268 of 1,472 | #3090 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 980 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 522 | 297 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 44.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Dakabin 4503 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dakabinshs.eq.edu.au | narangbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narangba State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 26.6).
- •Narangba State School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dakabin State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Dakabin State High School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 641.
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 Narangba State School?
On the Success Index, Narangba State School ranks higher (44.9 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 Narangba State School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Dakabin and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dakabin State High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narangba State School has 14.2.
How do Dakabin State High School and Narangba State School rank in QLD?
Dakabin State High School is 222nd of 269 and Narangba State School is 406th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.