St George State High School vs Woree State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1265 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
Woree State High School
Woree · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 854
| Measure | St George State High School St George QLD | Woree State High School Woree QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 269 | #267 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1388 of 1,472 | #1465 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 189 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 108 | 370 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 33 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 854 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 68.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 45.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 48% |
| Suburb | St George 4487 | Woree 4868 |
| Council area | Balonne | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | stgeorgeshs.eq.edu.au | woreeshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St George State High School scores higher on the Success Index (21.5 vs 14.0).
- •Woree State High School has the higher ICSEA (854 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George State High School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.0).
- •Woree State High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 189.
- •St George State High School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -24%).
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 Woree State High School?
On the Success Index, St George State High School ranks higher (21.5 vs 14.0 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 St George State High School and Woree State High School?
About 1265 km in a straight line, between St George and Woree 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 Woree State High School has 11.0.
How do St George State High School and Woree State High School rank in QLD?
St George State High School is 248th of 269 and Woree State High School is 267th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.