Somerset Hills State School vs Stafford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Hills State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1009
Stafford State School
Stafford · Government primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Somerset Hills State School Stafford Heights QLD | Stafford State School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 804 | #326 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2268 of 4,908 | #2677 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 61 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 14% |
| Suburb | Stafford Heights 4053 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | somersethillsss.eq.edu.au | staffordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Somerset Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 50.1).
- •Somerset Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stafford State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Stafford State School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 103.
- •Somerset Hills State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
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 Somerset Hills State School better than Stafford State School?
On the Success Index, Somerset Hills State School ranks higher (55.8 vs 50.1 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 Somerset Hills State School and Stafford State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stafford Heights and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerset Hills State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stafford State School has 11.6.
How do Somerset Hills State School and Stafford State School rank in QLD?
Somerset Hills State School is 257th of 804 and Stafford State School is 326th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.