Runcorn State High School vs Sunnybank State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 973
Sunnybank State High School
Sunnybank · Government high school · 7-12
641 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Runcorn State High School Runcorn QLD | Sunnybank State High School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 269 | #142 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #847 of 1,472 | #885 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 838 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 412 / 426 | 287 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.2 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Runcorn 4113 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | runcornshs.eq.edu.au | sunnybankshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Runcorn State High School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 43.0).
- •Runcorn State High School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Runcorn State High School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 641.
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 State High School better than Sunnybank State High School?
On the Success Index, Runcorn State High School ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.0 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 State High School and Sunnybank State High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Runcorn State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State High School has 11.4.
How do Runcorn State High School and Sunnybank State High School rank in QLD?
Runcorn State High School is 132nd of 269 and Sunnybank State High School is 142nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.