Rochedale State High School vs Rochedale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rochedale State High School
Rochedale · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1034
Rochedale State School
Rochedale · Government primary · Prep-6
989 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Rochedale State High School Rochedale QLD | Rochedale State School Rochedale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 269 | #55 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #623 of 1,472 | #628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,547 | 989 |
| Girls / boys | 745 / 802 | 479 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | – | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | 295 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 245 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 113.0 | 65.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rochedale 4123 | Rochedale 4123 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au | rochedalss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rochedale State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 55.1).
- •Rochedale State School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rochedale State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Rochedale State High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 989.
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 Rochedale State High School better than Rochedale State School?
On the Success Index, Rochedale State School ranks higher (74.0 vs 55.1 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 Rochedale State High School and Rochedale State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rochedale and Rochedale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rochedale State High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rochedale State School has 15.0.
How do Rochedale State High School and Rochedale State School rank in QLD?
Rochedale State High School is 85th of 269 and Rochedale State School is 55th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.