Hambledon State School vs Trinity Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hambledon State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
378 students · ICSEA 865
Trinity Anglican School
White Rock · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Hambledon State School Edmonton QLD | Trinity Anglican School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #793 of 804 | #60 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4888 of 4,908 | #337 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 378 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 202 | 619 / 585 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 93.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 57.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 4% |
| Suburb | Edmonton 4869 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hambledonss.eq.edu.au | www.tas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 15.3).
- •Trinity Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 865), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Anglican School is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 378.
- •Trinity Anglican School has grown faster over five years (79% vs -36%).
- •Hambledon State School is a government school while Trinity Anglican School 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 Hambledon State School better than Trinity Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Anglican School ranks higher (66.4 vs 15.3 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 Hambledon State School and Trinity Anglican School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Edmonton and White Rock in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hambledon State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Anglican School has 12.9.
How do Hambledon State School and Trinity Anglican School rank in QLD?
Hambledon State School is 793rd of 804 and Trinity Anglican School is 60th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.