Heatley State School vs Kirwan State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 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
Kirwan State High School
Kirwan · Government high school · 7-12
1,922 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Heatley State School Heatley QLD | Kirwan State High School Kirwan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #779 of 804 | #255 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4852 of 4,908 | #1424 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 423 | 1,922 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 225 | 901 / 1,021 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 325 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 275 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 136.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 65.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 31% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Kirwan 4817 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | heatleyss.eq.edu.au | kirwanshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Kirwan State High School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatley State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Kirwan State High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 423.
- •Kirwan State High School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 State School better than Kirwan State High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heatley State School and Kirwan State High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Heatley and Kirwan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirwan State High School has 14.0.
How do Heatley State School and Kirwan State High School rank in QLD?
Heatley State School is 779th of 804 and Kirwan State High School is 255th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.