Glenala State High School vs St Mark's 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.
Glenala State High School
Durack · Government high school · 7-12
1,133 students · ICSEA 908
St Mark's School
Inala · Catholic primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Glenala State High School Durack QLD | St Mark's School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 269 | #467 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 1,472 | #3409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,133 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 576 | 226 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenalashs.eq.edu.au | www.stmarksinala.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 27.8).
- •St Mark's School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenala State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Glenala State High School is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 448.
- •Glenala State High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -11%).
- •Glenala State High School is a government school while St Mark's School is a catholic 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 Glenala State High School better than St Mark's School?
On the Success Index, St Mark's School ranks higher (40.3 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 Glenala State High School and St Mark's School?
About 1.3 km 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 St Mark's School has 14.9.
How do Glenala State High School and St Mark's School rank in QLD?
Glenala State High School is 212th of 269 and St Mark's School is 467th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.