Dutton Park State School vs Somerville House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dutton Park State School
Dutton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 1118
Somerville House
South Brisbane · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,377 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Dutton Park State School Dutton Park QLD | Somerville House South Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 804 | #11 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 4,908 | #151 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 325 | 1,377 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 166 | 1,377 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 121.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 87.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dutton Park 4102 | South Brisbane 4101 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | duttonparkss.eq.edu.au | www.somerville.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Somerville House scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 71.5).
- •Somerville House has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerville House has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.6).
- •Somerville House is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 325.
- •Somerville House has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
- •Dutton Park State School is a government school while Somerville House is an independent 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 Dutton Park State School better than Somerville House?
On the Success Index, Somerville House ranks higher (77.2 vs 71.5 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 Dutton Park State School and Somerville House?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dutton Park and South Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dutton Park State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerville House has 11.3.
How do Dutton Park State School and Somerville House rank in QLD?
Dutton Park State School is 80th of 804 and Somerville House is 11th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.