Mount Archer State School vs North Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Archer State School
Koongal · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 895
North Rockhampton State High School
Frenchville · Government high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Mount Archer State School Koongal QLD | North Rockhampton State High School Frenchville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #797 of 804 | #245 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4893 of 4,908 | #1374 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 531 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 289 | 462 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 32% |
| Suburb | Koongal 4701 | Frenchville 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtarcherss.eq.edu.au | northrockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Rockhampton State High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 14.9).
- •North Rockhampton State High School has the higher ICSEA (896 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Rockhampton State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.7).
- •North Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 531.
- •North Rockhampton State High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -16%).
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 Mount Archer State School better than North Rockhampton State High School?
On the Success Index, North Rockhampton State High School ranks higher (22.3 vs 14.9 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 Mount Archer State School and North Rockhampton State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Koongal and Frenchville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Archer State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Rockhampton State High School has 11.1.
How do Mount Archer State School and North Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Mount Archer State School is 797th of 804 and North Rockhampton State High School is 245th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.