Home Hill State High School vs Osborne State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill · Government high school · 7-12
165 students · ICSEA 891
Osborne State School
Osborne · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Home Hill State High School Home Hill QLD | Osborne State School Osborne QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1359 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 100 | 2 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 11% |
| Suburb | Home Hill 4806 | Osborne 4806 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | homehillshs.eq.edu.au | osborness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Home Hill State High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 16.6).
- •Osborne State School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Home Hill State High School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 9.
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 Home Hill State High School better than Osborne State School?
On the Success Index, Home Hill State High School ranks higher (23.1 vs 16.6 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 Home Hill State High School and Osborne State School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Home Hill and Osborne in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Home Hill State High School and Osborne State School rank in QLD?
Home Hill State High School is 241st of 269 and Osborne State School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.