Heatley State School vs Weir State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.8 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
Weir State School
Thuringowa Central · Government primary · Prep-6
747 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Heatley State School Heatley QLD | Weir State School Thuringowa Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #779 of 804 | #773 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4852 of 4,908 | #4839 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 423 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 225 | 345 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 50% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Thuringowa Central 4817 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | heatleyss.eq.edu.au | weirss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (17.6 vs 18.3).
- •Heatley State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Weir State School is the larger school with 747 students compared with 423.
- •Weir State School has grown faster over five years (13% 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 Weir State 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 Weir State School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Heatley and Thuringowa Central in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weir State School has 15.4.
How do Heatley State School and Weir State School rank in QLD?
Heatley State School is 779th of 804 and Weir State School is 773rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.