Dalby State High School vs Mirani State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 712 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalby State High School
Dalby · Government high school · 7-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 946
Mirani State High School
Mirani · Government high school · 7-12
786 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Dalby State High School Dalby QLD | Mirani State High School Mirani QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 269 | #250 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1111 of 1,472 | #1394 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,090 | 786 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 533 | 366 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 157 | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.7 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.3 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 9% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Mirani 4754 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | dalbyshs.eq.edu.au | miranishs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dalby State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 21.3).
- •Mirani State High School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalby State High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 786.
- •Dalby State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -10%).
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 Dalby State High School better than Mirani State High School?
On the Success Index, Dalby State High School ranks higher (33.1 vs 21.3 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 Dalby State High School and Mirani State High School?
About 712 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Mirani in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby State High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mirani State High School has 12.9.
How do Dalby State High School and Mirani State High School rank in QLD?
Dalby State High School is 185th of 269 and Mirani State High School is 250th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.