Eight Mile Plains State School vs Rochedale State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 881 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eight Mile Plains State School
Eight Mile Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1023
Rochedale State High School
Rochedale · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Eight Mile Plains State School Eight Mile Plains QLD | Rochedale State High School Rochedale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 804 | #85 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2212 of 4,908 | #623 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 170 | 745 / 802 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 295 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 245 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 113.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Eight Mile Plains 4113 | Rochedale 4123 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eightmileplainsss.eq.edu.au | rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eight Mile Plains State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 55.1).
- •Rochedale State High School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rochedale State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Rochedale State High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 324.
- •Eight Mile Plains State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
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 Eight Mile Plains State School better than Rochedale State High School?
On the Success Index, Eight Mile Plains State School ranks higher (56.5 vs 55.1 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 Eight Mile Plains State School and Rochedale State High School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Eight Mile Plains and Rochedale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eight Mile Plains State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rochedale State High School has 13.7.
How do Eight Mile Plains State School and Rochedale State High School rank in QLD?
Eight Mile Plains State School is 251st of 804 and Rochedale State High School is 85th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.