Heights College vs North Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heights College
North Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,040 students · ICSEA 1009
North Rockhampton State High School
Frenchville · Government high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Heights College North Rockhampton QLD | North Rockhampton State High School Frenchville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 275 | #245 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #947 of 1,259 | #1374 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,040 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 525 / 515 | 462 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 32% |
| Suburb | North Rockhampton 4701 | Frenchville 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.heights.qld.edu.au | northrockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heights College scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 22.3).
- •Heights College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Rockhampton State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Heights College is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 968.
- •Heights College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 4%).
- •Heights College is a independent school while North Rockhampton State High School is a government 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 Heights College better than North Rockhampton State High School?
On the Success Index, Heights College ranks higher (35.6 vs 22.3 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 Heights College and North Rockhampton State High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between North Rockhampton and Frenchville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heights College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Rockhampton State High School has 11.1.
How do Heights College and North Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Heights College is 200th of 275 and North Rockhampton State High School is 245th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.