Carinity Education - Rockhampton vs Heights College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carinity Education - Rockhampton
Glenlee · Independent special · 7-12
269 students · ICSEA 872
Heights College
North Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,040 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Carinity Education - Rockhampton Glenlee QLD | Heights College North Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #200 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #947 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 269 | 1,040 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 149 | 525 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 872 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 59.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glenlee 4711 | North Rockhampton 4701 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carinity.org.au/ | www.heights.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heights College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 872), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carinity Education - Rockhampton has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.9).
- •Heights College is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 269.
- •Heights College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 12%).
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 Carinity Education - Rockhampton better than Heights College?
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 Carinity Education - Rockhampton and Heights College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Glenlee and North Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinity Education - Rockhampton has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heights College has 13.9.
How do Carinity Education - Rockhampton and Heights College rank in QLD?
Carinity Education - Rockhampton is unranked and Heights College is 200th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.