Noosa District State High School vs St Teresa's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 12 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
St Teresa's Catholic College
Noosaville · Catholic high school · 7-12
801 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Noosa District State High School Cooroy QLD | St Teresa's Catholic College Noosaville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 269 | #46 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #659 of 1,472 | #432 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 882 | 801 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 444 | 428 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 55.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Noosaville 4566 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | noosadistrictshs.eq.edu.au | www.stteresa.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 53.9).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.5).
- •Noosa District State High School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 801.
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -25%).
- •Noosa District State High School is a government school while St Teresa's Catholic College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Teresa's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Teresa's Catholic College ranks higher (63.5 vs 53.9 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 Noosa District State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Noosaville 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 St Teresa's Catholic College has 14.5.
How do Noosa District State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College rank in QLD?
Noosa District State High School is 95th of 269 and St Teresa's Catholic College is 46th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.