Hampden State School vs Valkyrie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 117 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
Valkyrie State School
Valkyrie · Government primary · Prep-6
14 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Hampden State School Hampden QLD | Valkyrie State School Valkyrie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 29 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 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 43 | 6 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampden 4741 | Valkyrie 4742 |
| Council area | Mackay | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | hampdenss.eq.edu.au | valkyriess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hampden State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 28.7).
- •Hampden State School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 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 Valkyrie State School?
On the Success Index, Hampden State School ranks higher (33.4 vs 28.7 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 Valkyrie State School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Hampden and Valkyrie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Hampden State School and Valkyrie State School rank in QLD?
Hampden State School is 550th of 804 and Valkyrie State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.