Goondiwindi State High School vs Mabel Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 295 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi · Government high school · 7-12
453 students · ICSEA 917
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Goondiwindi State High School Goondiwindi QLD | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 269 | #218 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1177 of 1,472 | #1255 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,814 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 235 | 806 / 1,008 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 312 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 291 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.5 | 135.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 69.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 11% |
| Suburb | Goondiwindi 4390 | Slacks Creek 4127 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | goondiwindishs.eq.edu.au | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goondiwindi State High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 27.1).
- •Goondiwindi State High School has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goondiwindi State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.4).
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 453.
- •Mabel Park State High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -7%).
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 Goondiwindi State High School better than Mabel Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Goondiwindi State High School ranks higher (30.2 vs 27.1 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 Goondiwindi State High School and Mabel Park State High School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Goondiwindi and Slacks Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goondiwindi State High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mabel Park State High School has 13.4.
How do Goondiwindi State High School and Mabel Park State High School rank in QLD?
Goondiwindi State High School is 195th of 269 and Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.