Hambledon State School vs White Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.9 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
White Rock State School
White Rock · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Hambledon State School Edmonton QLD | White Rock State School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #793 of 804 | #781 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4888 of 4,908 | #4859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 378 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 202 | 218 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 51% |
| Suburb | Edmonton 4869 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hambledonss.eq.edu.au | whiterockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •White Rock State School scores higher on the Success Index (17.2 vs 15.3).
- •Hambledon State School has the higher ICSEA (865 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hambledon State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •White Rock State School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 378.
- •White Rock State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -36%).
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 White Rock State School?
On the Success Index, White Rock State School ranks higher (17.2 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 White Rock State School?
About 3.9 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 White Rock State School has 13.5.
How do Hambledon State School and White Rock State School rank in QLD?
Hambledon State School is 793rd of 804 and White Rock State School is 781st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.