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Rockville State School vs Wilsonton State High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureRockville State School
Rockville QLD
Wilsonton State High School
Wilsonton Heights QLD
Success Index
21
Lower 50%
30
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#740 of 804#196 of 269
National rank (type)#4735 of 4,908#1179 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangePrep-67-12
Students189904
Girls / boys89 / 100471 / 433
Foundation intake25–
Year 7 cohort–174
Year 12 cohort–115
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+1%+4%
ICSEA
Average 1000
810920
ICSEA percentile3th15th
Top SEA quarter1%4%
Bottom SEA quarter80%54%
Students per teacher12.110.7
Teaching staff (FTE)15.684.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)11.142.3
Language background other than English19%18%
Indigenous students44%24%
SuburbRockville 4350Wilsonton Heights 4350
Council areaToowoombaToowoomba
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websiterockvilless.eq.edu.auwilsontonshs.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Wilsonton State High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.1 vs 20.9).
  • •Wilsonton State High School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 810), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Wilsonton State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
  • •Wilsonton State High School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 189.

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 Rockville State School better than Wilsonton State High School?

On the Success Index, Wilsonton State High School ranks higher (30.1 vs 20.9 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 Rockville State School and Wilsonton State High School?

About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Wilsonton Heights in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Rockville State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilsonton State High School has 10.7.

How do Rockville State School and Wilsonton State High School rank in QLD?

Rockville State School is 740th of 804 and Wilsonton State High School is 196th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.