Dysart State High School vs North Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 239 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dysart State High School
Dysart · Government high school · 7-12
197 students · ICSEA 900
North Rockhampton State High School
Frenchville · Government high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Dysart State High School Dysart QLD | North Rockhampton State High School Frenchville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 269 | #245 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1368 of 1,472 | #1374 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 197 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 105 | 462 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 32% |
| Suburb | Dysart 4745 | Frenchville 4701 |
| Council area | Isaac | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dysartshs.eq.edu.au | northrockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.6 vs 22.3).
- •Dysart State High School has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dysart State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.1).
- •North Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 197.
- •Dysart State High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 4%).
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 Dysart State High School better than North Rockhampton State High 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 Dysart State High School and North Rockhampton State High School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Dysart and Frenchville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dysart State High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Rockhampton State High School has 11.1.
How do Dysart State High School and North Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Dysart State High School is 244th of 269 and North Rockhampton State High School is 245th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.