Allenstown State School vs Rockhampton Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
Rockhampton Special School
Rockhampton · Government special · Prep-12
103 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Allenstown State School Allenstown QLD | Rockhampton Special School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #777 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4846 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 296 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 151 | 35 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 26% |
| Suburb | Allenstown 4700 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allenstownss.eq.edu.au | rockhampspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rockhampton Special School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 13.2).
- •Allenstown State School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 103.
- •Rockhampton Special School has grown faster over five years (39% 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 Rockhampton Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allenstown State School and Rockhampton Special School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Allenstown and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allenstown State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton Special School has 4.1.
How do Allenstown State School and Rockhampton Special School rank in QLD?
Allenstown State School is 777th of 804 and Rockhampton Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.