Hercules Road State School vs Scarborough State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.2 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
Scarborough State School
Scarborough · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Hercules Road State School Kippa-Ring QLD | Scarborough State School Scarborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #633 of 804 | #265 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4292 of 4,908 | #2325 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 636 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 332 | 390 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 51.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kippa-Ring 4021 | Scarborough 4020 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | herculesroadss.eq.edu.au | scarboroughss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scarborough State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 27.8).
- •Scarborough State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hercules Road State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Scarborough State School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 636.
- •Scarborough State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -26%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Hercules Road State School better than Scarborough State School?
On the Success Index, Scarborough State School ranks higher (55.0 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 Scarborough State School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kippa-Ring and Scarborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hercules Road State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scarborough State School has 15.2.
How do Hercules Road State School and Scarborough State School rank in QLD?
Hercules Road State School is 633rd of 804 and Scarborough State School is 265th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.