Runcorn Heights State School vs Runcorn State High 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.
Runcorn Heights State School
Runcorn · Government primary · Prep-6
553 students · ICSEA 1028
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Runcorn Heights State School Runcorn QLD | Runcorn State High School Runcorn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 804 | #132 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2644 of 4,908 | #847 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 553 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 299 | 412 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 45.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Runcorn 4113 | Runcorn 4113 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | runcheigss.eq.edu.au | runcornshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Runcorn Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 44.8).
- •Runcorn Heights State School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.9).
- •Runcorn State High School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 553.
- •Runcorn State High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -19%).
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 Runcorn Heights State School better than Runcorn State High School?
On the Success Index, Runcorn Heights State School ranks higher (50.7 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 Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Runcorn Heights State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn State High School has 10.2.
How do Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School rank in QLD?
Runcorn Heights State School is 321st of 804 and Runcorn State High School is 132nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.