Shailer Park State High School vs Shailer Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 217 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shailer Park State High School
Shailer Park · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 998
Shailer Park State School
Shailer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
447 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Shailer Park State High School Shailer Park QLD | Shailer Park State School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 269 | #451 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #756 of 1,472 | #3331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 958 | 447 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 493 | 231 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Shailer Park 4128 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au | shailerparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shailer Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 41.4).
- •Shailer Park State High School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shailer Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.3).
- •Shailer Park State High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 447.
- •Shailer Park State High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
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 Shailer Park State High School better than Shailer Park State School?
On the Success Index, Shailer Park State High School ranks higher (49.4 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 Shailer Park State High School and Shailer Park State School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Shailer Park and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shailer Park State High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shailer Park State School has 13.3.
How do Shailer Park State High School and Shailer Park State School rank in QLD?
Shailer Park State High School is 117th of 269 and Shailer Park State School is 451st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.