Runcorn Heights State School vs Runcorn State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 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 School
Sunnybank · Government primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Runcorn Heights State School Runcorn QLD | Runcorn State School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 804 | #292 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2644 of 4,908 | #2481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 553 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 299 | 225 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Runcorn 4113 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | runcheigss.eq.edu.au | runcornss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Runcorn State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 50.7).
- •Runcorn State School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Runcorn Heights State School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 448.
- •Runcorn State School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 School?
On the Success Index, Runcorn State School ranks higher (53.1 vs 50.7 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 Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Sunnybank 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 School has 15.5.
How do Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State School rank in QLD?
Runcorn Heights State School is 321st of 804 and Runcorn State School is 292nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.