Harristown State High School vs Oakey State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harristown State High School
Harristown · Government high school · 7-12
1,641 students · ICSEA 929
Oakey State High School
Oakey · Government high school · 7-12
455 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Harristown State High School Harristown QLD | Oakey State High School Oakey QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 269 | #224 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1363 of 1,472 | #1272 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,641 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 854 / 787 | 247 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 304 | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.1 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 17% |
| Suburb | Harristown 4350 | Oakey 4401 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harristownshs.eq.edu.au | oakeyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oakey State High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 22.9).
- •Harristown State High School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakey State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Harristown State High School is the larger school with 1,641 students compared with 455.
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 Harristown State High School better than Oakey State High School?
On the Success Index, Oakey State High School ranks higher (26.6 vs 22.9 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 Harristown State High School and Oakey State High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Harristown and Oakey in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harristown State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakey State High School has 10.3.
How do Harristown State High School and Oakey State High School rank in QLD?
Harristown State High School is 243rd of 269 and Oakey State High School is 224th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.