Hercules Road State School vs Kippa-Ring State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hercules Road State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 951
Kippa-Ring State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Hercules Road State School Kippa-Ring QLD | Kippa-Ring State School Kippa-Ring QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #633 of 804 | #734 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4292 of 4,908 | #4715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 636 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 332 | 123 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 27% |
| Suburb | Kippa-Ring 4021 | Kippa-Ring 4021 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | herculesroadss.eq.edu.au | kipparingss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hercules Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 21.4).
- •Hercules Road State School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kippa-Ring State School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Hercules Road State School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 274.
- •Kippa-Ring State School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -26%).
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 Hercules Road State School better than Kippa-Ring State School?
On the Success Index, Hercules Road State School ranks higher (27.8 vs 21.4 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 Hercules Road State School and Kippa-Ring State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kippa-Ring and Kippa-Ring in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hercules Road State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kippa-Ring State School has 12.0.
How do Hercules Road State School and Kippa-Ring State School rank in QLD?
Hercules Road State School is 633rd of 804 and Kippa-Ring State School is 734th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.