Hampden State School vs Rocklea State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 831 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden State School
Hampden · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 963
Rocklea State School
Rocklea · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Hampden State School Hampden QLD | Rocklea State School Rocklea QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3880 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 43 | 27 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +123% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 26% |
| Suburb | Hampden 4741 | Rocklea 4106 |
| Council area | Mackay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | hampdenss.eq.edu.au | rockleass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rocklea State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 33.4).
- •Rocklea State School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.8).
- •Hampden State School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 69.
- •Rocklea State School has grown faster over five years (123% vs 14%).
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 Hampden State School better than Rocklea State School?
On the Success Index, Rocklea State School ranks higher (44.7 vs 33.4 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 Hampden State School and Rocklea State School?
About 831 km in a straight line, between Hampden and Rocklea in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampden State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rocklea State School has 10.5.
How do Hampden State School and Rocklea State School rank in QLD?
Hampden State School is 550th of 804 and Rocklea State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.