Harristown State High School vs Harristown State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 159 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harristown State High School
Harristown · Government high school · 7-12
1,641 students · ICSEA 929
Harristown State School
Harristown · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Harristown State High School Harristown QLD | Harristown State School Harristown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 269 | #722 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1363 of 1,472 | #4673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,641 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 854 / 787 | 225 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 304 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.1 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 26% |
| Suburb | Harristown 4350 | Harristown 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harristownshs.eq.edu.au | harristownss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.9 vs 22.1).
- •Harristown State High School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harristown State High School is the larger school with 1,641 students compared with 446.
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 Harristown State High School better than Harristown State 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 Harristown State High School and Harristown State School?
About 159 m in a straight line, between Harristown and Harristown in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harristown State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harristown State School has 11.9.
How do Harristown State High School and Harristown State School rank in QLD?
Harristown State High School is 243rd of 269 and Harristown State School is 722nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.