Depot Hill State School vs Port Curtis Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Port Curtis Road State School
Port Curtis · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Depot Hill State School Depot Hill QLD | Port Curtis Road State School Port Curtis QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 48 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 23 | 38 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 819 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 30% |
| Suburb | Depot Hill 4700 | Port Curtis 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | depothillss.eq.edu.au | portcurtisroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Curtis Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 19.0).
- •Port Curtis Road State School has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 819), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Depot Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 15.1).
- •Port Curtis Road State School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 48.
- •Port Curtis Road State School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -14%).
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 Port Curtis Road State School?
On the Success Index, Port Curtis Road State School ranks higher (22.3 vs 19.0 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 Depot Hill State School and Port Curtis Road State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Depot Hill and Port Curtis in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Depot Hill State School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Curtis Road State School has 15.1.
How do Depot Hill State School and Port Curtis Road State School rank in QLD?
Depot Hill State School is unranked and Port Curtis Road State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.