Proserpine State High School vs Runcorn State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 920 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine · Government high school · 7-12
1,116 students · ICSEA 974
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Proserpine State High School Proserpine QLD | Runcorn State High School Runcorn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 269 | #132 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #954 of 1,472 | #847 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,116 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 547 / 569 | 412 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 45.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Proserpine 4800 | Runcorn 4113 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | proserpineshs.eq.edu.au | runcornshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Runcorn State High School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 39.9).
- •Proserpine State High School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Proserpine State High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 838.
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 Proserpine State High School better than Runcorn State High School?
On the Success Index, Runcorn State High School ranks higher (44.8 vs 39.9 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 Proserpine State High School and Runcorn State High School?
About 920 km in a straight line, between Proserpine and Runcorn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Proserpine State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn State High School has 10.2.
How do Proserpine State High School and Runcorn State High School rank in QLD?
Proserpine State High School is 152nd of 269 and Runcorn State High School is 132nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.