South Rock State School vs Yarrabilba State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
South Rock State School
Yarrabilba · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 957
Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Yarrabilba · Government high school · 7-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | South Rock State School Yarrabilba QLD | Yarrabilba State Secondary College Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #599 of 804 | #192 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4086 of 4,908 | #1151 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,090 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 254 | 533 / 557 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +294% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 86.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 45.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Yarrabilba 4207 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | southrockss.eq.edu.au | yarrabilbassc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.5 vs 31.3).
- •South Rock State School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrabilba State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Yarrabilba State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 496.
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 South Rock State School better than Yarrabilba State Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Rock State School and Yarrabilba State Secondary College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Yarrabilba and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South Rock State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabilba State Secondary College has 12.5.
How do South Rock State School and Yarrabilba State Secondary College rank in QLD?
South Rock State School is 599th of 804 and Yarrabilba State Secondary College is 192nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.