Dakabin State High School vs Pinnacle Academic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 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
Pinnacle Academic College
Kallangur · Independent primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Dakabin State High School Dakabin QLD | Pinnacle Academic College Kallangur QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 269 | #361 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1268 of 1,472 | #2865 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 980 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 522 | 51 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | – | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 19.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dakabin 4503 | Kallangur 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dakabinshs.eq.edu.au | www.pinnacleacademiccollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Pinnacle Academic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.6 vs 26.6).
- •Pinnacle Academic College has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dakabin State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 19.5).
- •Dakabin State High School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 109.
- •Dakabin State High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -34%).
- •Dakabin State High School is a government school while Pinnacle Academic 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 Dakabin State High School better than Pinnacle Academic College?
On the Success Index, Pinnacle Academic College ranks higher (47.6 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 Pinnacle Academic College?
About 2.6 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 Pinnacle Academic College has 19.5.
How do Dakabin State High School and Pinnacle Academic College rank in QLD?
Dakabin State High School is 222nd of 269 and Pinnacle Academic College is 361st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.