Sarina State High School vs Swayneville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sarina State High School
Sarina · Government high school · 7-12
775 students · ICSEA 935
Swayneville State School
Sarina · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Sarina State High School Sarina QLD | Swayneville State School Sarina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 269 | #716 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1248 of 1,472 | #4638 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 775 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 372 | 43 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.9 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 18% |
| Suburb | Sarina 4737 | Sarina 4737 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | sarinashs.eq.edu.au | swaynevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sarina State High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.5 vs 22.8).
- •Sarina State High School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sarina State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Sarina State High School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 114.
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 Sarina State High School better than Swayneville State School?
On the Success Index, Sarina State High School ranks higher (27.5 vs 22.8 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 Sarina State High School and Swayneville State School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Sarina and Sarina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sarina State High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swayneville State School has 13.7.
How do Sarina State High School and Swayneville State School rank in QLD?
Sarina State High School is 216th of 269 and Swayneville State School is 716th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.