Park Avenue State School vs Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Avenue State School
Park Avenue · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 864
Rockhampton State High School
Wandal · Government high school · 7-12
1,256 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Park Avenue State School Park Avenue QLD | Rockhampton State High School Wandal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #705 of 804 | #257 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4585 of 4,908 | #1434 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 163 | 1,256 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 100 | 645 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 24% |
| Suburb | Park Avenue 4701 | Wandal 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | parkavenuess.eq.edu.au | rockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Park Avenue State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.7 vs 17.7).
- •Rockhampton State High School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Park Avenue State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
- •Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 163.
- •Park Avenue State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 8%).
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 Park Avenue State School better than Rockhampton State High School?
On the Success Index, Park Avenue State School ranks higher (23.7 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 Park Avenue State School and Rockhampton State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Park Avenue and Wandal in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Avenue State School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton State High School has 13.4.
How do Park Avenue State School and Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Park Avenue State School is 705th of 804 and Rockhampton State High School is 257th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.