Ohana College vs Waterford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.6 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
Waterford State School
Waterford · Government primary · Prep-6
532 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Ohana College Meadowbrook QLD | Waterford State School Waterford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 269 | #504 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #844 of 1,472 | #3585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 532 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 140 | 246 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +182% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Meadowbrook 4131 | Waterford 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ohanacollege.qld.edu.au/ | waterfordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ohana College scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 37.8).
- •Ohana College has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ohana College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
- •Waterford State School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 237.
- •Ohana College has grown faster over five years (182% vs 1%).
- •Ohana College is a independent school while Waterford 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 Waterford State School?
On the Success Index, Ohana College ranks higher (45.2 vs 37.8 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 Waterford State School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Meadowbrook and Waterford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ohana College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waterford State School has 14.0.
How do Ohana College and Waterford State School rank in QLD?
Ohana College is 131st of 269 and Waterford State School is 504th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.