Glenala State High School vs Inala State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 283 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenala State High School
Durack · Government high school · 7-12
1,133 students · ICSEA 908
Inala State School
Inala · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Glenala State High School Durack QLD | Inala State School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 269 | #645 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 1,472 | #4336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,133 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 576 | 189 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 16% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenalashs.eq.edu.au | inalass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.8 vs 27.2).
- •Glenala State High School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenala State High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 416.
- •Glenala State High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -13%).
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 Glenala State High School better than Inala State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenala State High School and Inala State School?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Durack and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenala State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inala State School has 12.5.
How do Glenala State High School and Inala State School rank in QLD?
Glenala State High School is 212th of 269 and Inala State School is 645th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.