Sandgate District State High School vs St John Fisher College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sandgate District State High School
Deagon · Government high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1010
St John Fisher College
Bracken Ridge · Catholic high school · 7-12
714 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Sandgate District State High School Deagon QLD | St John Fisher College Bracken Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 269 | #16 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #711 of 1,472 | #228 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 993 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 486 / 507 | 714 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.7 | 59.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Deagon 4017 | Bracken Ridge 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sandgatedistrictshs.eq.edu.au | www.sjfc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher College scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 51.4).
- •St John Fisher College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandgate District State High School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 714.
- •St John Fisher College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -11%).
- •Sandgate District State High School is a government school while St John Fisher College 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 Sandgate District State High School better than St John Fisher College?
On the Success Index, St John Fisher College ranks higher (72.4 vs 51.4 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 Sandgate District State High School and St John Fisher College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Deagon and Bracken Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sandgate District State High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Fisher College has 12.1.
How do Sandgate District State High School and St John Fisher College rank in QLD?
Sandgate District State High School is 105th of 269 and St John Fisher College is 16th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.