Hercules Road State School vs St Helens State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 195 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
St Helens State School
St Helens · Government primary · Prep-6
305 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Hercules Road State School Kippa-Ring QLD | St Helens State School St Helens QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #633 of 804 | #616 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4292 of 4,908 | #4188 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 636 | 305 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 332 | 150 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kippa-Ring 4021 | St Helens 4650 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | herculesroadss.eq.edu.au | sthelensss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Helens State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 27.8).
- •Hercules Road State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Hercules Road State School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 305.
- •St Helens State School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 St Helens State School?
On the Success Index, St Helens State School ranks higher (29.2 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 St Helens State School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Kippa-Ring and St Helens in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hercules Road State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helens State School has 14.7.
How do Hercules Road State School and St Helens State School rank in QLD?
Hercules Road State School is 633rd of 804 and St Helens State School is 616th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.