Depot Hill State School vs Mount Morgan Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Depot Hill State School
Depot Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
48 students · ICSEA 819
Mount Morgan Central State School
Mount Morgan · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 822
| Measure | Depot Hill State School Depot Hill QLD | Mount Morgan Central State School Mount Morgan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #794 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4889 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 48 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 23 | 66 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 819 | 822 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 46% |
| Suburb | Depot Hill 4700 | Mount Morgan 4714 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | depothillss.eq.edu.au | mtmorganss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Depot Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.0 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Morgan Central State School has the higher ICSEA (822 vs 819), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Depot Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 14.8).
- •Mount Morgan Central State School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 48.
- •Depot Hill State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -32%).
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 Depot Hill State School better than Mount Morgan Central State School?
On the Success Index, Depot Hill State School ranks higher (19.0 vs 15.3 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 Depot Hill State School and Mount Morgan Central State School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Depot Hill and Mount Morgan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Depot Hill State School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Morgan Central State School has 14.8.
How do Depot Hill State School and Mount Morgan Central State School rank in QLD?
Depot Hill State School is unranked and Mount Morgan Central State School is 794th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.