John Paul College vs Mabel Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Paul College
Daisy Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,235 students · ICSEA 1117
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | John Paul College Daisy Hill QLD | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 275 | #218 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #307 of 1,259 | #1255 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,235 | 1,814 |
| Girls / boys | 1,073 / 1,162 | 806 / 1,008 |
| Foundation intake | 140 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 312 |
| Year 12 cohort | 170 | 291 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.3 | 135.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 121.0 | 69.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Daisy Hill 4127 | Slacks Creek 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpc.qld.edu.au | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 27.1).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 2,235 students compared with 1,814.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 32%).
- •John Paul College is a independent school while Mabel Park State High School 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 John Paul College better than Mabel Park State High School?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (67.8 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 John Paul College and Mabel Park State High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Daisy Hill and Slacks Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mabel Park State High School has 13.4.
How do John Paul College and Mabel Park State High School rank in QLD?
John Paul College is 48th of 275 and Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.