St George State High School vs St George State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St George State High School
St George · Government high school · 7-12
189 students · ICSEA 845
St George State School
St George · Government primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | St George State High School St George QLD | St George State School St George QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 269 | #724 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1388 of 1,472 | #4679 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 189 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 108 | 74 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 33 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 62% |
| Suburb | St George 4487 | St George 4487 |
| Council area | Balonne | Balonne |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | stgeorgeshs.eq.edu.au | stgeorgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.5 vs 22.1).
- •St George State High School has the higher ICSEA (845 vs 794), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George State High School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 149.
- •St George State High School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -22%).
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 St George State High School better than St George State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St George State High School and St George State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St George and St George in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St George State High School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George State School has 7.8.
How do St George State High School and St George State School rank in QLD?
St George State High School is 248th of 269 and St George State School is 724th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.