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Airville State School vs Home Hill State High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureAirville State School
Airville QLD
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill QLD
Success Index
45
Lower 50%
23
Lower 50%
State rank (type)–#241 of 269
National rank (type)–#1359 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangePrep-67-12
Students17165
Girls / boys6 / 1165 / 100
Foundation intake3–
Year 7 cohort–21
Year 12 cohort–25
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth–-37%
ICSEA
Average 1000
988891
ICSEA percentile41th9th
Top SEA quarter13%4%
Bottom SEA quarter19%60%
Students per teacher–8.1
Teaching staff (FTE)2.419.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)2.514.4
Language background other than English12%10%
Indigenous students18%26%
SuburbAirville 4807Home Hill 4806
Council areaBurdekinBurdekin
RemotenessOuter RegionalOuter Regional
Websiteairvilless.eq.edu.auhomehillshs.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Airville State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 23.1).
  • •Airville State School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Home Hill State High School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 17.

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 Airville State School better than Home Hill State High School?

On the Success Index, Airville State School ranks higher (44.7 vs 23.1 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 Airville State School and Home Hill State High School?

About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Airville and Home Hill in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.

How do Airville State School and Home Hill State High School rank in QLD?

Airville State School is unranked and Home Hill State High School is 241st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.