Glenala State High School vs Trinity Bay State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1399 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
Trinity Bay State High School
Manunda · Government high school · 7-12
1,784 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Glenala State High School Durack QLD | Trinity Bay State High School Manunda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 269 | #227 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 1,472 | #1290 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,133 | 1,784 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 576 | 795 / 989 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | 262 |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | 268 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 143.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 75.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 34% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Manunda 4870 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | glenalashs.eq.edu.au | trinitybayshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenala State High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 25.7).
- •Trinity Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 1,133.
- •Glenala State High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 0%).
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 Trinity Bay State High School?
On the Success Index, Glenala State High School ranks higher (27.8 vs 25.7 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 Trinity Bay State High School?
About 1399 km in a straight line, between Durack and Manunda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenala State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Bay State High School has 12.4.
How do Glenala State High School and Trinity Bay State High School rank in QLD?
Glenala State High School is 212th of 269 and Trinity Bay State High School is 227th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.