Ingham State High School vs Victoria Plantation State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ingham State High School
Ingham · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 923
Victoria Plantation State School
Victoria Plantation · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Ingham State High School Ingham QLD | Victoria Plantation State School Victoria Plantation QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1113 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 422 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 200 | 10 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | – | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 95 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 28% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Victoria Plantation 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | inghamshs.eq.edu.au | victoriaplantationss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingham State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.0 vs 25.5).
- •Ingham State High School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victoria Plantation State School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 9.5).
- •Ingham State High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 25.
- •Ingham State High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
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 Ingham State High School better than Victoria Plantation State School?
On the Success Index, Ingham State High School ranks higher (33.0 vs 25.5 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 Ingham State High School and Victoria Plantation State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ingham and Victoria Plantation in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ingham State High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victoria Plantation State School has 6.3.
How do Ingham State High School and Victoria Plantation State School rank in QLD?
Ingham State High School is 186th of 269 and Victoria Plantation State School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.