Rockhampton State High School vs The Rockhampton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rockhampton State High School
Wandal · Government high school · 7-12
1,256 students · ICSEA 910
The Rockhampton Grammar School
Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Rockhampton State High School Wandal QLD | The Rockhampton Grammar School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 269 | #127 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1434 of 1,472 | #641 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,256 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 645 / 611 | 715 / 757 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 252 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.6 | 109.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 97.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 7% |
| Suburb | Wandal 4700 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | rockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au | www.rgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Rockhampton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 17.7).
- •The Rockhampton Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Rockhampton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,256.
- •Rockhampton State High School is a government school while The Rockhampton Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Rockhampton State High School better than The Rockhampton Grammar School?
On the Success Index, The Rockhampton Grammar School ranks higher (50.8 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 Rockhampton State High School and The Rockhampton Grammar School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wandal and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rockhampton State High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Rockhampton Grammar School has 13.4.
How do Rockhampton State High School and The Rockhampton Grammar School rank in QLD?
Rockhampton State High School is 257th of 269 and The Rockhampton Grammar School is 127th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.