Hermit Park State School vs Runcorn Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1125 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hermit Park State School
Hyde Park · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1028
Runcorn Heights State School
Runcorn · Government primary · Prep-6
553 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Hermit Park State School Hyde Park QLD | Runcorn Heights State School Runcorn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 804 | #321 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2245 of 4,908 | #2644 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 553 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 334 | 254 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hyde Park 4812 | Runcorn 4113 |
| Council area | Townsville | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | hermitparkss.eq.edu.au | runcheigss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hermit Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 50.7).
- •Runcorn Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Hermit Park State School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 553.
- •Hermit Park State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
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 Hermit Park State School better than Runcorn Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Hermit Park State School ranks higher (56.1 vs 50.7 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 Hermit Park State School and Runcorn Heights State School?
About 1125 km in a straight line, between Hyde Park and Runcorn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hermit Park State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn Heights State School has 13.9.
How do Hermit Park State School and Runcorn Heights State School rank in QLD?
Hermit Park State School is 253rd of 804 and Runcorn Heights State School is 321st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.