Allenstown State School vs Depot Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allenstown State School
Allenstown · Government primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 884
Depot Hill State School
Depot Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
48 students · ICSEA 819
| Measure | Allenstown State School Allenstown QLD | Depot Hill State School Depot Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #777 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4846 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 296 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 151 | 25 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 819 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 40% |
| Suburb | Allenstown 4700 | Depot Hill 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allenstownss.eq.edu.au | depothillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Depot Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.0 vs 18.0).
- •Allenstown State School has the higher ICSEA (884 vs 819), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Depot Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.2).
- •Allenstown State School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 48.
- •Depot Hill State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -23%).
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 Allenstown State School better than Depot Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Depot Hill State School ranks higher (19.0 vs 18.0 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 Allenstown State School and Depot Hill State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Allenstown and Depot Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allenstown State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Depot Hill State School has 7.2.
How do Allenstown State School and Depot Hill State School rank in QLD?
Allenstown State School is 777th of 804 and Depot Hill State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.