Oakey State High School vs Oakey State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 615 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakey State High School
Oakey · Government high school · 7-12
455 students · ICSEA 928
Oakey State School
Oakey · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 847
| Measure | Oakey State High School Oakey QLD | Oakey State School Oakey QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 269 | #802 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1272 of 1,472 | #4902 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 455 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 208 | 114 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 847 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 47% |
| Suburb | Oakey 4401 | Oakey 4401 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oakeyshs.eq.edu.au | oakeyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oakey State High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 13.7).
- •Oakey State High School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakey State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •Oakey State High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 249.
- •Oakey State High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -22%).
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 Oakey State High School better than Oakey State School?
On the Success Index, Oakey State High School ranks higher (26.6 vs 13.7 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 Oakey State High School and Oakey State School?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Oakey and Oakey in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakey State High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakey State School has 14.0.
How do Oakey State High School and Oakey State School rank in QLD?
Oakey State High School is 224th of 269 and Oakey State School is 802nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.