Faith Christian School of Distance Education vs Mabel Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Christian School of Distance Education
Daisy Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,615 students · ICSEA 1019
Mabel Park State School
Slacks Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
718 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Faith Christian School of Distance Education Daisy Hill QLD | Mabel Park State School Slacks Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 275 | #707 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #822 of 1,259 | #4600 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,615 | 718 |
| Girls / boys | 830 / 785 | 342 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.0 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.0 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 20% |
| Suburb | Daisy Hill 4127 | Slacks Creek 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.faith.qld.edu.au/ | mabelparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 23.4).
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.8).
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 718.
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (18% vs 3%).
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education is a independent school while Mabel Park State School is a government 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 Faith Christian School of Distance Education better than Mabel Park State School?
On the Success Index, Faith Christian School of Distance Education ranks higher (42.1 vs 23.4 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 Faith Christian School of Distance Education and Mabel Park State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Daisy Hill and Slacks Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Christian School of Distance Education has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mabel Park State School has 13.6.
How do Faith Christian School of Distance Education and Mabel Park State School rank in QLD?
Faith Christian School of Distance Education is 171st of 275 and Mabel Park State School is 707th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.