Kingsley College vs Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley College
Berserker · Independent combined · Prep-12
274 students · ICSEA 966
Rockhampton State High School
Wandal · Government high school · 7-12
1,256 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Kingsley College Berserker QLD | Rockhampton State High School Wandal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 275 | #257 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,259 | #1434 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 274 | 1,256 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 138 | 645 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 24% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Wandal 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingsley.qld.edu.au/ | rockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsley College scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 17.7).
- •Kingsley College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsley College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 274.
- •Kingsley College has grown faster over five years (89% vs 8%).
- •Kingsley College is a independent school while Rockhampton State High 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 Kingsley College better than Rockhampton State High School?
On the Success Index, Kingsley College ranks higher (43.2 vs 17.7 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 Kingsley College and Rockhampton State High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Wandal in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsley College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton State High School has 13.4.
How do Kingsley College and Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Kingsley College is 165th of 275 and Rockhampton State High School is 257th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.