Malanda State High School vs Springwood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1378 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
Springwood State High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Malanda State High School Malanda QLD | Springwood State High School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 269 | #121 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #513 of 1,472 | #779 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 538 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 250 | 280 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 77 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Malanda 4885 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | malandashs.eq.edu.au | springwoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malanda State High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 48.2).
- •Malanda State High School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood State High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 538.
- •Malanda State High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
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 Springwood State High School?
On the Success Index, Malanda State High School ranks higher (60.1 vs 48.2 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 Springwood State High School?
About 1378 km in a straight line, between Malanda and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malanda State High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood State High School has 10.8.
How do Malanda State High School and Springwood State High School rank in QLD?
Malanda State High School is 64th of 269 and Springwood State High School is 121st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.