Corinda State High School vs Rocklea State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corinda State High School
Corinda · Government high school · 7-12
2,125 students · ICSEA 1060
Rocklea State School
Rocklea · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Corinda State High School Corinda QLD | Rocklea State School Rocklea QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #359 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,125 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 1,077 / 1,048 | 27 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 374 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 353 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +123% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 158.4 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.8 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 26% |
| Suburb | Corinda 4075 | Rocklea 4106 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corindashs.eq.edu.au | rockleass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corinda State High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 44.7).
- •Corinda State High School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rocklea State School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.4).
- •Corinda State High School is the larger school with 2,125 students compared with 69.
- •Rocklea State School has grown faster over five years (123% vs 2%).
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 Corinda State High School better than Rocklea State School?
On the Success Index, Corinda State High School ranks higher (67.0 vs 44.7 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 Corinda State High School and Rocklea State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Corinda and Rocklea in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corinda State High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rocklea State School has 10.5.
How do Corinda State High School and Rocklea State School rank in QLD?
Corinda State High School is 29th of 269 and Rocklea State School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.