Hermit Park State School vs St Margaret Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 407 m 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
St Margaret Mary's College
Hyde Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Hermit Park State School Hyde Park QLD | St Margaret Mary's College Hyde Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 804 | #108 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2245 of 4,908 | #736 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 630 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 334 | 707 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 58.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 14% |
| Suburb | Hyde Park 4812 | Hyde Park 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hermitparkss.eq.edu.au | www.smmc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hermit Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 50.4).
- •Hermit Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •St Margaret Mary's College is the larger school with 707 students compared with 630.
- •Hermit Park State School is a government school while St Margaret Mary's College is a catholic 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 Hermit Park State School better than St Margaret Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Hermit Park State School ranks higher (56.1 vs 50.4 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 Hermit Park State School and St Margaret Mary's College?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Hyde Park and Hyde Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hermit Park State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's College has 12.0.
How do Hermit Park State School and St Margaret Mary's College rank in QLD?
Hermit Park State School is 253rd of 804 and St Margaret Mary's College is 108th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.