Hills International College vs Jimboomba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hills International College
Jimboomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
768 students · ICSEA 1036
Jimboomba State School
Jimboomba · Government primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Hills International College Jimboomba QLD | Jimboomba State School Jimboomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 275 | #573 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #642 of 1,259 | #3987 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 768 | 727 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 373 | 330 / 397 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Jimboomba 4280 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hills.qld.edu.au/ | jimboombass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hills International College scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 31.9).
- •Hills International College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hills International College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Hills International College is the larger school with 768 students compared with 727.
- •Hills International College has grown faster over five years (65% vs -15%).
- •Hills International College is a independent school while Jimboomba State School is a government 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 Hills International College better than Jimboomba State School?
On the Success Index, Hills International College ranks higher (50.7 vs 31.9 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 Hills International College and Jimboomba State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jimboomba and Jimboomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hills International College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jimboomba State School has 14.3.
How do Hills International College and Jimboomba State School rank in QLD?
Hills International College is 128th of 275 and Jimboomba State School is 573rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.