Noosa District State High School vs Pomona State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noosa District State High School
Cooroy · Government high school · 7-12
882 students · ICSEA 1012
Pomona State School
Pomona · Government primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Noosa District State High School Cooroy QLD | Pomona State School Pomona QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 269 | #350 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #659 of 1,472 | #2803 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 882 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 444 | 133 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Pomona 4568 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | noosadistrictshs.eq.edu.au | pomonass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa District State High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 48.5).
- •Pomona State School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.8).
- •Noosa District State High School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 272.
- •Pomona State School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -25%).
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 Noosa District State High School better than Pomona State School?
On the Success Index, Noosa District State High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 48.5 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 Noosa District State High School and Pomona State School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Pomona in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosa District State High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pomona State School has 15.8.
How do Noosa District State High School and Pomona State School rank in QLD?
Noosa District State High School is 95th of 269 and Pomona State School is 350th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.