Mabel Park State High School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 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 Paul's School
Woodridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD | St Paul's School Woodridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 269 | #648 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1255 of 1,472 | #4346 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,814 | 346 |
| Girls / boys | 806 / 1,008 | 162 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 312 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 291 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.5 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.4 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Slacks Creek 4127 | Woodridge 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.stpaulswoodridge.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.1 vs 27.1).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 346.
- •Mabel Park State High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 7%).
- •Mabel Park State High School is a government school while St Paul's 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 Paul's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mabel Park State High School and St Paul's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Slacks Creek and Woodridge 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 Paul's School has 14.9.
How do Mabel Park State High School and St Paul's School rank in QLD?
Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 and St Paul's School is 648th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.