Heatley Secondary College vs Heatley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 963 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatley Secondary College
Heatley · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 862
Heatley State School
Heatley · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Heatley Secondary College Heatley QLD | Heatley State School Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 269 | #779 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1423 of 1,472 | #4852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 715 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 404 | 198 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 57% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | heatleysc.eq.edu.au | heatleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heatley Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (18.6 vs 17.6).
- •Heatley Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (862 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatley Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Heatley Secondary College is the larger school with 715 students compared with 423.
- •Heatley Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Heatley Secondary College better than Heatley State School?
On the Success Index, Heatley Secondary College ranks higher (18.6 vs 17.6 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 Heatley Secondary College and Heatley State School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Heatley and Heatley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley Secondary College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heatley State School has 12.7.
How do Heatley Secondary College and Heatley State School rank in QLD?
Heatley Secondary College is 254th of 269 and Heatley State School is 779th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.