Oakey State High School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 423 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
St Monica's School
Oakey · Catholic primary · Prep-6
193 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Oakey State High School Oakey QLD | St Monica's School Oakey QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 269 | #464 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1272 of 1,472 | #3392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 455 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 208 | 114 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Oakey 4401 | Oakey 4401 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oakeyshs.eq.edu.au | www.oakey.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 26.6).
- •St Monica's School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakey State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.3).
- •Oakey State High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 193.
- •St Monica's School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -12%).
- •Oakey State High School is a government school while St Monica's School 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 Oakey State High School better than St Monica's School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's School ranks higher (40.5 vs 26.6 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 St Monica's School?
About 423 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 St Monica's School has 15.3.
How do Oakey State High School and St Monica's School rank in QLD?
Oakey State High School is 224th of 269 and St Monica's School is 464th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.