Home Hill State High School vs St Colman's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
St Colman's Catholic School
Home Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Home Hill State High School Home Hill QLD | St Colman's Catholic School Home Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 269 | #483 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1359 of 1,472 | #3491 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 100 | 57 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 19% |
| Suburb | Home Hill 4806 | Home Hill 4806 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | homehillshs.eq.edu.au | www.scshh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Colman's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 23.1).
- •St Colman's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Home Hill State High School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 13.9).
- •Home Hill State High School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 118.
- •St Colman's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (66% vs -37%).
- •Home Hill State High School is a government school while St Colman's Catholic School 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 Home Hill State High School better than St Colman's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Colman's Catholic School ranks higher (39.1 vs 23.1 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 St Colman's Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Home Hill and Home Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Home Hill State High School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Colman's Catholic School has 13.9.
How do Home Hill State High School and St Colman's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Home Hill State High School is 241st of 269 and St Colman's Catholic School is 483rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.