Loganlea State High School vs Waterford West State 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.
Loganlea State High School
Loganlea · Government high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 930
Waterford West State School
Waterford West · Government primary · Prep-6
755 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Loganlea State High School Loganlea QLD | Waterford West State School Waterford West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 269 | #649 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1045 of 1,472 | #4347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 928 | 755 |
| Girls / boys | 471 / 457 | 381 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | – | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.6 | 55.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.3 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 16% |
| Suburb | Loganlea 4131 | Waterford West 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | loganleashs.eq.edu.au | waterfordwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loganlea State High School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 27.1).
- •Loganlea State High School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loganlea State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •Loganlea State High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 755.
- •Loganlea State High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 4%).
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 Loganlea State High School better than Waterford West State School?
On the Success Index, Loganlea State High School ranks higher (35.9 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 Loganlea State High School and Waterford West State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Loganlea and Waterford West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loganlea State High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waterford West State School has 13.6.
How do Loganlea State High School and Waterford West State School rank in QLD?
Loganlea State High School is 165th of 269 and Waterford West State School is 649th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.