Hermit Park State School vs Townsville West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Townsville West State School
West End · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 866
| Measure | Hermit Park State School Hyde Park QLD | Townsville West State School West End QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 804 | #687 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2245 of 4,908 | #4524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 334 | 43 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 866 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 44% |
| Suburb | Hyde Park 4812 | West End 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hermitparkss.eq.edu.au | townsvillewestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hermit Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 24.7).
- •Hermit Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Townsville West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Hermit Park State School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 111.
- •Townsville West State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -4%).
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 Townsville West State School?
On the Success Index, Hermit Park State School ranks higher (56.1 vs 24.7 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 Townsville West State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hyde Park and West End in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hermit Park State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville West State School has 11.6.
How do Hermit Park State School and Townsville West State School rank in QLD?
Hermit Park State School is 253rd of 804 and Townsville West State School is 687th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.