Dysart State High School vs Dysart State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 860 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dysart State High School
Dysart · Government high school · 7-12
197 students · ICSEA 900
Dysart State School
Dysart · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Dysart State High School Dysart QLD | Dysart State School Dysart QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 269 | #774 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1368 of 1,472 | #4841 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 197 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 105 | 124 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 27% |
| Suburb | Dysart 4745 | Dysart 4745 |
| Council area | Isaac | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | dysartshs.eq.edu.au | dysartss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dysart State High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 18.1).
- •Dysart State School has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dysart State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.5).
- •Dysart State School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 197.
- •Dysart State High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -23%).
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 Dysart State High School better than Dysart State School?
On the Success Index, Dysart State High School ranks higher (22.6 vs 18.1 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 Dysart State High School and Dysart State School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Dysart and Dysart in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dysart State High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dysart State School has 14.5.
How do Dysart State High School and Dysart State School rank in QLD?
Dysart State High School is 244th of 269 and Dysart State School is 774th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.