Heatley State School vs Ignatius Park College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatley State School
Heatley · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 838
Ignatius Park College
Cranbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Heatley State School Heatley QLD | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #779 of 804 | #86 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4852 of 4,908 | #630 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 423 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 225 | 0 / 959 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 82.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 46.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 13% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Cranbrook 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | heatleyss.eq.edu.au | www.ipc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ignatius Park College scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 17.6).
- •Ignatius Park College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ignatius Park College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Ignatius Park College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 423.
- •Ignatius Park College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -17%).
- •Heatley State School is a government school while Ignatius Park College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 State School better than Ignatius Park College?
On the Success Index, Ignatius Park College ranks higher (54.8 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 State School and Ignatius Park College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Heatley and Cranbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ignatius Park College has 11.6.
How do Heatley State School and Ignatius Park College rank in QLD?
Heatley State School is 779th of 804 and Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.