Noosa District State High School vs Yeronga State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 122 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
Yeronga State High School
Yeronga · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Noosa District State High School Cooroy QLD | Yeronga State High School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 269 | #44 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #659 of 1,472 | #420 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 882 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 444 | 473 / 547 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 51.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Noosa | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | noosadistrictshs.eq.edu.au | yerongashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yeronga State High School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 53.9).
- •Noosa District State High School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Yeronga State High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 882.
- •Yeronga State High School has grown faster over five years (30% 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 Yeronga State High School?
On the Success Index, Yeronga State High School ranks higher (64.2 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 Yeronga State High School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Yeronga 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 Yeronga State High School has 12.2.
How do Noosa District State High School and Yeronga State High School rank in QLD?
Noosa District State High School is 95th of 269 and Yeronga State High School is 44th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.