Glenmore State High School vs North Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmore State High School
Kawana · Government high school · 7-12
646 students · ICSEA 910
North Rockhampton State High School
Frenchville · Government high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Glenmore State High School Kawana QLD | North Rockhampton State High School Frenchville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 269 | #245 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1376 of 1,472 | #1374 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 646 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 333 | 462 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 32% |
| Suburb | Kawana 4701 | Frenchville 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenmoreshs.eq.edu.au | northrockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.2 vs 22.3).
- •Glenmore State High School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Rockhampton State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.8).
- •North Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 646.
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 Glenmore 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 Glenmore State High School and North Rockhampton State High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kawana and Frenchville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenmore State High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Rockhampton State High School has 11.1.
How do Glenmore State High School and North Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Glenmore State High School is 246th of 269 and North Rockhampton State High School is 245th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.