Runcorn Heights State School vs Sunnybank Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 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
Sunnybank Hills State School
Sunnybank Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
1,686 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Runcorn Heights State School Runcorn QLD | Sunnybank Hills State School Sunnybank Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 804 | #44 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2644 of 4,908 | #485 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 553 | 1,686 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 299 | 785 / 901 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 199 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 102.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Runcorn 4113 | Sunnybank Hills 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | runcheigss.eq.edu.au | sunnybankhillsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunnybank Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 50.7).
- •Sunnybank Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Sunnybank Hills State School is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 553.
- •Sunnybank Hills State School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Sunnybank Hills State School?
On the Success Index, Sunnybank Hills State School ranks higher (75.7 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 Sunnybank Hills State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Sunnybank Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Runcorn Heights State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank Hills State School has 16.5.
How do Runcorn Heights State School and Sunnybank Hills State School rank in QLD?
Runcorn Heights State School is 321st of 804 and Sunnybank Hills State School is 44th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.