Runcorn State School vs Sunnybank State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Runcorn State School
Sunnybank · Government primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 1032
Sunnybank State High School
Sunnybank · Government high school · 7-12
641 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Runcorn State School Sunnybank QLD | Sunnybank State High School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 804 | #142 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2481 of 4,908 | #885 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 448 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 223 | 287 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sunnybank 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | runcornss.eq.edu.au | sunnybankshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Runcorn State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 43.0).
- •Runcorn State School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Sunnybank State High School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 448.
- •Runcorn State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -5%).
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 School better than Sunnybank State High School?
On the Success Index, Runcorn State School ranks higher (53.1 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 School and Sunnybank State High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sunnybank and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Runcorn State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State High School has 11.4.
How do Runcorn State School and Sunnybank State High School rank in QLD?
Runcorn State School is 292nd of 804 and Sunnybank State High School is 142nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.