Rochedale State High School vs Runcorn State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.4 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
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Rochedale State High School Rochedale QLD | Runcorn State High School Runcorn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 269 | #132 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #623 of 1,472 | #847 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,547 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 745 / 802 | 412 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 295 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 245 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 113.0 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 45.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rochedale 4123 | Runcorn 4113 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au | runcornshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rochedale State High School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 44.8).
- •Rochedale State High School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •Rochedale State High School is the larger school with 1,547 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 Rochedale State High School better than Runcorn State High School?
On the Success Index, Rochedale State High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 44.8 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 Runcorn State High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rochedale and Runcorn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rochedale State High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn State High School has 10.2.
How do Rochedale State High School and Runcorn State High School rank in QLD?
Rochedale State High School is 85th of 269 and Runcorn State High School is 132nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.