Hemmant Flexible School vs Tingalpa State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hemmant Flexible School
Hemmant · Catholic special · 7-12
81 students · ICSEA 903
Tingalpa State School
Tingalpa · Government primary · Prep-6
452 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Hemmant Flexible School Hemmant QLD | Tingalpa State School Tingalpa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #76 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #831 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 81 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 46 | 211 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hemmant 4174 | Tingalpa 4173 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthplus.edu.au/hemmant-flc/ | tingalpass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tingalpa State School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hemmant Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.4).
- •Tingalpa State School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 81.
- •Tingalpa State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -18%).
- •Hemmant Flexible School is a catholic school while Tingalpa State 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 Hemmant Flexible School better than Tingalpa 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 Hemmant Flexible School and Tingalpa State School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hemmant and Tingalpa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hemmant Flexible School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tingalpa State School has 14.4.
How do Hemmant Flexible School and Tingalpa State School rank in QLD?
Hemmant Flexible School is unranked and Tingalpa State School is 76th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.