Longreach School of Distance Education vs Longreach 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.
Longreach School of Distance Education
Longreach · Government combined · Prep-10
198 students · ICSEA 977
Longreach State High School
Longreach · Government high school · 7-12
205 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Longreach School of Distance Education Longreach QLD | Longreach State High School Longreach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 275 | #183 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #852 of 1,259 | #1104 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 198 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 98 | 99 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 21% |
| Suburb | Longreach 4730 | Longreach 4730 |
| Council area | Longreach | Longreach |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | longreachsde.eq.edu.au | longreachshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longreach School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 33.3).
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 7.8).
- •Longreach State High School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 198.
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Longreach School of Distance Education better than Longreach State High School?
On the Success Index, Longreach School of Distance Education ranks higher (40.4 vs 33.3 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 Longreach School of Distance Education and Longreach State High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Longreach and Longreach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Longreach School of Distance Education has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longreach State High School has 7.8.
How do Longreach School of Distance Education and Longreach State High School rank in QLD?
Longreach School of Distance Education is 179th of 275 and Longreach State High School is 183rd of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.