Durack State School vs Glenala State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Durack State School
Durack · Government primary · Prep-6
642 students · ICSEA 934
Glenala State High School
Durack · Government high school · 7-12
1,133 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Durack State School Durack QLD | Glenala State High School Durack QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #564 of 804 | #212 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3934 of 4,908 | #1238 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,133 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 336 | 557 / 576 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 212 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 164 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.7 | 94.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 49.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Durack 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | durackss.eq.edu.au | glenalashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Durack State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 27.8).
- •Durack State School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenala State High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 642.
- •Glenala State High School has grown faster over five years (28% 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 Durack State School better than Glenala State High School?
On the Success Index, Durack State School ranks higher (32.7 vs 27.8 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 Durack State School and Glenala State High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Durack and Durack in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Durack State School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenala State High School has 12.0.
How do Durack State School and Glenala State High School rank in QLD?
Durack State School is 564th of 804 and Glenala State High School is 212th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.