Ohana College vs Shailer Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ohana College
Meadowbrook · Independent high school · 7-12
237 students · ICSEA 964
Shailer Park State High School
Shailer Park · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Ohana College Meadowbrook QLD | Shailer Park State High School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 269 | #117 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #844 of 1,472 | #756 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 237 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 140 | 465 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +182% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Meadowbrook 4131 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ohanacollege.qld.edu.au/ | shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shailer Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 45.2).
- •Shailer Park State High School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shailer Park State High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 237.
- •Ohana College has grown faster over five years (182% vs -10%).
- •Ohana College is a independent school while Shailer Park State High School is a government 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 Ohana College better than Shailer Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Shailer Park State High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 45.2 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 Ohana College and Shailer Park State High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Meadowbrook and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ohana College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shailer Park State High School has 11.0.
How do Ohana College and Shailer Park State High School rank in QLD?
Ohana College is 131st of 269 and Shailer Park State High School is 117th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.