Mabel Park State High School vs St Edward the Confessor School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
St Edward the Confessor School
Daisy Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
542 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD | St Edward the Confessor School Daisy Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 269 | #231 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1255 of 1,472 | #2053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,814 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 806 / 1,008 | 279 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 312 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 291 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.5 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.4 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Slacks Creek 4127 | Daisy Hill 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.stedwards.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Edward the Confessor School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 27.1).
- •St Edward the Confessor School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 542.
- •Mabel Park State High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -3%).
- •Mabel Park State High School is a government school while St Edward the Confessor School is a catholic 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 Mabel Park State High School better than St Edward the Confessor School?
On the Success Index, St Edward the Confessor School ranks higher (58.5 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 Mabel Park State High School and St Edward the Confessor School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Slacks Creek and Daisy Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mabel Park State High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edward the Confessor School has 17.2.
How do Mabel Park State High School and St Edward the Confessor School rank in QLD?
Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 and St Edward the Confessor School is 231st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.