Noosa District State High School vs Sandgate District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 102 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
Sandgate District State High School
Deagon · Government high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Noosa District State High School Cooroy QLD | Sandgate District State High School Deagon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 269 | #105 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #659 of 1,472 | #711 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 882 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 444 | 486 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 83.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Deagon 4017 |
| Council area | Noosa | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | noosadistrictshs.eq.edu.au | sandgatedistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa District State High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 51.4).
- •Noosa District State High School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.9).
- •Sandgate District State High School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 882.
- •Sandgate District State High School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 Sandgate District State High School?
On the Success Index, Noosa District State High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 51.4 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 Sandgate District State High School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Deagon 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 Sandgate District State High School has 11.9.
How do Noosa District State High School and Sandgate District State High School rank in QLD?
Noosa District State High School is 95th of 269 and Sandgate District State High School is 105th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.