Indie School, Logan vs Stretton State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School, Logan
Browns Plains · Independent high school · 9-12
586 students · ICSEA 955
Stretton State College
Stretton · Government combined · Prep-12
3,578 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Indie School, Logan Browns Plains QLD | Stretton State College Stretton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 269 | #93 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #936 of 1,472 | #497 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 586 | 3,578 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 230 | 1,749 / 1,829 |
| Foundation intake | – | 159 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 363 |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | 251 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.2 | 249.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 82.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Browns Plains 4118 | Stretton 4116 |
| Council area | Logan | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/logan/ | strettonsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stretton State College scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 40.7).
- •Stretton State College has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School, Logan has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.3).
- •Stretton State College is the larger school with 3,578 students compared with 586.
- •Indie School, Logan is a independent school while Stretton State College is a government 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 Indie School, Logan better than Stretton State College?
On the Success Index, Stretton State College ranks higher (57.8 vs 40.7 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 Indie School, Logan and Stretton State College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Browns Plains and Stretton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School, Logan has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stretton State College has 14.3.
How do Indie School, Logan and Stretton State College rank in QLD?
Indie School, Logan is 149th of 269 and Stretton State College is 93rd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.