Robertson State School vs Sunnybank State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robertson State School
Robertson · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 1128
Sunnybank State High School
Sunnybank · Government high school · 7-12
641 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Robertson State School Robertson QLD | Sunnybank State High School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 804 | #142 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #408 of 4,908 | #885 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 732 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 396 | 287 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Robertson 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | robertsonss.eq.edu.au | sunnybankshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 43.0).
- •Robertson State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.0).
- •Robertson State School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 641.
- •Robertson State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Robertson State School better than Sunnybank State High School?
On the Success Index, Robertson State School ranks higher (76.8 vs 43.0 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 Robertson State School and Sunnybank State High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Robertson and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robertson State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State High School has 11.4.
How do Robertson State School and Sunnybank State High School rank in QLD?
Robertson State School is 34th of 804 and Sunnybank State High School is 142nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.