Heatley Secondary College vs Vincent State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 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
Vincent State School
Vincent · Government primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 772
| Measure | Heatley Secondary College Heatley QLD | Vincent State School Vincent QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 269 | #721 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1423 of 1,472 | #4665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 715 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 404 | 58 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 772 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 66% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Vincent 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | heatleysc.eq.edu.au | vincentss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vincent State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 18.6).
- •Heatley Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (862 vs 772), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vincent State School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.0).
- •Heatley Secondary College is the larger school with 715 students compared with 132.
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 Vincent State School?
On the Success Index, Vincent State School ranks higher (22.3 vs 18.6 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 Vincent State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Heatley and Vincent in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley Secondary College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vincent State School has 7.1.
How do Heatley Secondary College and Vincent State School rank in QLD?
Heatley Secondary College is 254th of 269 and Vincent State School is 721st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.