Ohana College vs Shailer Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 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 School
Shailer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
447 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Ohana College Meadowbrook QLD | Shailer Park State School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 269 | #451 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #844 of 1,472 | #3331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 447 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 140 | 231 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +182% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Meadowbrook 4131 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ohanacollege.qld.edu.au/ | shailerparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ohana College scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 41.4).
- •Shailer Park State School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ohana College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Shailer Park State School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 237.
- •Ohana College has grown faster over five years (182% vs -23%).
- •Ohana College is a independent school while Shailer Park State 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 School?
On the Success Index, Ohana College ranks higher (45.2 vs 41.4 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 School?
About 3.5 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 School has 13.3.
How do Ohana College and Shailer Park State School rank in QLD?
Ohana College is 131st of 269 and Shailer Park State School is 451st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.