Narangba Valley State High School vs Shailer Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 59 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narangba Valley State High School
Narangba · Government high school · 7-12
1,821 students · ICSEA 999
Shailer Park State High School
Shailer Park · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Narangba Valley State High School Narangba QLD | Shailer Park State High School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 269 | #117 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #982 of 1,472 | #756 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,821 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 896 / 925 | 465 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 318 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 226 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.4 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.0 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Narangba 4504 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au | shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shailer Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 38.9).
- •Narangba Valley State High School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shailer Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.3).
- •Narangba Valley State High School is the larger school with 1,821 students compared with 958.
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 Narangba Valley State High School better than Shailer Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Shailer Park State High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 38.9 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 Narangba Valley State High School and Shailer Park State High School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Narangba and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narangba Valley State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shailer Park State High School has 11.0.
How do Narangba Valley State High School and Shailer Park State High School rank in QLD?
Narangba Valley State High School is 156th of 269 and Shailer Park State High School is 117th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.