Hatton Vale State School vs Rolleston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 515 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
Rolleston State School
Rolleston · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Hatton Vale State School Hatton Vale QLD | Rolleston State School Rolleston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3613 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 551 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 295 | 28 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hatton Vale 4341 | Rolleston 4702 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | hattonvaless.eq.edu.au | rollestonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rolleston State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 37.3).
- •Rolleston State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Hatton Vale State School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 45.
- •Hatton Vale State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -6%).
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 Rolleston State School?
On the Success Index, Rolleston State School ranks higher (38.7 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 Rolleston State School?
About 515 km in a straight line, between Hatton Vale and Rolleston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hatton Vale State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rolleston State School has 11.3.
How do Hatton Vale State School and Rolleston State School rank in QLD?
Hatton Vale State School is 509th of 804 and Rolleston State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.