Hilder Road State School vs Payne Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hilder Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1145
Payne Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Hilder Road State School The Gap QLD | Payne Road State School The Gap QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 804 | #11 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 4,908 | #128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 434 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 211 | 148 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | The Gap 4061 | The Gap 4061 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hilderroadss.eq.edu.au | payneroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hilder Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (82.6 vs 81.4).
- •Hilder Road State School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Payne Road State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Hilder Road State School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 299.
- •Payne Road State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 2%).
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 Hilder Road State School better than Payne Road State School?
On the Success Index, Hilder Road State School ranks higher (82.6 vs 81.4 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 Hilder Road State School and Payne Road State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between The Gap and The Gap in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hilder Road State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Payne Road State School has 14.2.
How do Hilder Road State School and Payne Road State School rank in QLD?
Hilder Road State School is 5th of 804 and Payne Road State School is 11th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.