Flagstone State School vs Hills International College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flagstone State School
Flagstone · Government primary · Prep-6
906 students · ICSEA 950
Hills International College
Jimboomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
768 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Flagstone State School Flagstone QLD | Hills International College Jimboomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #638 of 804 | #128 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4319 of 4,908 | #642 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 906 | 768 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 473 | 395 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 144 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.0 | 56.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Flagstone 4280 | Jimboomba 4280 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | flagstonss.eq.edu.au | www.hills.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hills International College scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 27.4).
- •Hills International College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hills International College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Flagstone State School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 768.
- •Hills International College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 30%).
- •Flagstone State School is a government school while Hills International College 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 Flagstone State School better than Hills International College?
On the Success Index, Hills International College ranks higher (50.7 vs 27.4 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 Flagstone State School and Hills International College?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Flagstone and Jimboomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flagstone State School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hills International College has 13.5.
How do Flagstone State School and Hills International College rank in QLD?
Flagstone State School is 638th of 804 and Hills International College is 128th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.