Hercules Road State School vs Mueller College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Mueller College
Rothwell · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,867 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Hercules Road State School Kippa-Ring QLD | Mueller College Rothwell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #633 of 804 | #91 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4292 of 4,908 | #491 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 636 | 1,867 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 332 | 977 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 142.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 83.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kippa-Ring 4021 | Rothwell 4022 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | herculesroadss.eq.edu.au | www.mueller.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mueller College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 27.8).
- •Mueller College has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mueller College is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 636.
- •Mueller College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -26%).
- •Hercules Road State School is a government school while Mueller College is an independent 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 Hercules Road State School better than Mueller College?
On the Success Index, Mueller College ranks higher (58.3 vs 27.8 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 Mueller College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kippa-Ring and Rothwell in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hercules Road State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mueller College has 13.1.
How do Hercules Road State School and Mueller College rank in QLD?
Hercules Road State School is 633rd of 804 and Mueller College is 91st of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.