Depot Hill State School vs Rockhampton Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
Rockhampton Flexible School
Rockhampton · Catholic special · 7-12
86 students · ICSEA 868
| Measure | Depot Hill State School Depot Hill QLD | Rockhampton Flexible School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 48 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 23 | 41 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 819 | 868 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 44% |
| Suburb | Depot Hill 4700 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | depothillss.eq.edu.au | rockhampton.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rockhampton Flexible School has the higher ICSEA (868 vs 819), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Depot Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.9).
- •Rockhampton Flexible School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 48.
- •Rockhampton Flexible School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -14%).
- •Depot Hill State School is a government school while Rockhampton Flexible School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Rockhampton Flexible 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 Depot Hill State School and Rockhampton Flexible School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Depot Hill and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Depot Hill State School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton Flexible School has 11.9.
How do Depot Hill State School and Rockhampton Flexible School rank in QLD?
Depot Hill State School is unranked and Rockhampton Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.