Hatton Vale State School vs Minden State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hatton Vale State School
Hatton Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
551 students · ICSEA 969
Minden State School
Minden · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Hatton Vale State School Hatton Vale QLD | Minden State School Minden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 804 | #494 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3613 of 4,908 | #3542 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 551 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 295 | 68 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Hatton Vale 4341 | Minden 4311 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hattonvaless.eq.edu.au | mindenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Minden State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 37.3).
- •Minden State School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hatton Vale State School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 135.
- •Hatton Vale State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -4%).
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 Hatton Vale State School better than Minden State School?
On the Success Index, Minden State School ranks higher (38.4 vs 37.3 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 Hatton Vale State School and Minden State School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Hatton Vale and Minden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hatton Vale State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Minden State School has 14.4.
How do Hatton Vale State School and Minden State School rank in QLD?
Hatton Vale State School is 509th of 804 and Minden State School is 494th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.