Aitkenvale State School vs Heatley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 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 State School
Heatley · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Aitkenvale State School Aitkenvale QLD | Heatley State School Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #725 of 804 | #779 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4681 of 4,908 | #4852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 366 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 191 | 198 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 57% |
| Suburb | Aitkenvale 4814 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au | heatleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aitkenvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.0 vs 17.6).
- •Aitkenvale State School has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aitkenvale State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Heatley State School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 366.
- •Heatley State School has grown faster over five years (-17% 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 State School?
On the Success Index, Aitkenvale State School ranks higher (22.0 vs 17.6 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 State School?
About 1.4 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 State School has 12.7.
How do Aitkenvale State School and Heatley State School rank in QLD?
Aitkenvale State School is 725th of 804 and Heatley State School is 779th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.