Rosewood State High School vs Walloon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rosewood State High School
Rosewood · Government high school · 7-12
485 students · ICSEA 920
Walloon State School
Walloon · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Rosewood State High School Rosewood QLD | Walloon State School Walloon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 269 | #551 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1247 of 1,472 | #3887 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 485 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 256 | 136 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 16% |
| Suburb | Rosewood 4340 | Walloon 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | rosewoodshs.eq.edu.au | walloonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Walloon State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 27.5).
- •Walloon State School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Rosewood State High School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 274.
- •Walloon State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -18%).
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 Rosewood State High School better than Walloon State School?
On the Success Index, Walloon State School ranks higher (33.4 vs 27.5 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 Rosewood State High School and Walloon State School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Rosewood and Walloon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosewood State High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walloon State School has 13.3.
How do Rosewood State High School and Walloon State School rank in QLD?
Rosewood State High School is 215th of 269 and Walloon State School is 551st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.