Malanda State High School vs Malanda State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malanda State High School
Malanda · Government high school · 7-12
538 students · ICSEA 994
Malanda State School
Malanda · Government primary · Prep-6
410 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Malanda State High School Malanda QLD | Malanda State School Malanda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 269 | #394 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #513 of 1,472 | #3023 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 538 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 250 | 203 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 77 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Malanda 4885 | Malanda 4885 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | malandashs.eq.edu.au | malandass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malanda State High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 45.8).
- •Malanda State School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malanda State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.0).
- •Malanda State High School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 410.
- •Malanda State High School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Malanda State High School better than Malanda State School?
On the Success Index, Malanda State High School ranks higher (60.1 vs 45.8 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 Malanda State High School and Malanda State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Malanda and Malanda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malanda State High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malanda State School has 15.0.
How do Malanda State High School and Malanda State School rank in QLD?
Malanda State High School is 64th of 269 and Malanda State School is 394th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.