Sarina State High School vs Tullawong State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 732 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
Tullawong State High School
Caboolture · Government high school · 7-12
897 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Sarina State High School Sarina QLD | Tullawong State High School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 269 | #231 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1248 of 1,472 | #1302 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 775 | 897 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 372 | 441 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.9 | 80.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 39.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Sarina 4737 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Mackay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | sarinashs.eq.edu.au | tullawongshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sarina State High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.5 vs 25.3).
- •Tullawong State High School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tullawong State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •Tullawong State High School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 775.
- •Sarina State High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -21%).
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 Tullawong State High School?
On the Success Index, Sarina State High School ranks higher (27.5 vs 25.3 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 Tullawong State High School?
About 732 km in a straight line, between Sarina and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sarina State High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullawong State High School has 11.1.
How do Sarina State High School and Tullawong State High School rank in QLD?
Sarina State High School is 216th of 269 and Tullawong State High School is 231st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.