Heatley Secondary College vs Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 776 km 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
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
Parkside · Government high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 866
| Measure | Heatley Secondary College Heatley QLD | Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Parkside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 269 | #258 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1423 of 1,472 | #1438 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 715 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 404 | 488 / 438 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 866 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 75.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 42% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Parkside 4825 |
| Council area | Townsville | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | heatleysc.eq.edu.au | spinifexsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heatley Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (18.6 vs 17.5).
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct has the higher ICSEA (866 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct is the larger school with 926 students compared with 715.
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 Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct?
On the Success Index, Heatley Secondary College ranks higher (18.6 vs 17.5 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 Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct?
About 776 km in a straight line, between Heatley and Parkside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley Secondary College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct has 11.1.
How do Heatley Secondary College and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct rank in QLD?
Heatley Secondary College is 254th of 269 and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct is 258th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.