Aitkenvale State School vs Heatley Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitkenvale State School
Aitkenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 870
Heatley Secondary College
Heatley · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 862
| Measure | Aitkenvale State School Aitkenvale QLD | Heatley Secondary College Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #725 of 804 | #254 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4681 of 4,908 | #1423 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 366 | 715 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 191 | 311 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 862 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 40.5 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 41% |
| Suburb | Aitkenvale 4814 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au | heatleysc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aitkenvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.0 vs 18.6).
- •Aitkenvale State School has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatley Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Heatley Secondary College is the larger school with 715 students compared with 366.
- •Heatley Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -25%).
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 Aitkenvale State School better than Heatley Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Aitkenvale State School ranks higher (22.0 vs 18.6 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 Aitkenvale State School and Heatley Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aitkenvale and Heatley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitkenvale State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heatley Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Aitkenvale State School and Heatley Secondary College rank in QLD?
Aitkenvale State School is 725th of 804 and Heatley Secondary College is 254th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.