Hermit Park State School
Hermit Park State School is a government primary school in Hyde Park, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 630 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Hyde Park QLD 4812. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hermit Park State School compares
By ICSEA, Hermit Park State School ranks 305th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Margaret Mary's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hermit Park State School scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Hermit Park State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hermit Park State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hyde Park | 0.4 km | 1014 | 14 lower | 707 |
| Townsville Flexible SchoolCatholic Secondary · West End | 1.4 km | 842 | 186 lower | 204 |
| St Joseph's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Mundingburra | 1.6 km | 1078 | 50 higher | 356 |
| Marian Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Currajong | 1.6 km | 1042 | 14 higher | 374 |
| Townsville State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Railway Estate | 1.7 km | 924 | 104 lower | 841 |
| Pimlico State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gulliver | 1.7 km | 987 | 41 lower | 1,465 |
| Mundingburra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mundingburra | 1.7 km | 965 | 63 lower | 506 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hermit Park State School a government school?
Yes, Hermit Park State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hermit Park State School offer?
Hermit Park State School offers Prep-6.
What is Hermit Park State School's ICSEA score?
Hermit Park State School has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hermit Park State School?
Hermit Park State School has 630 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hermit Park State School?
The nearest schools to Hermit Park State School are St Margaret Mary's College (0.4 km), Townsville Flexible School (1.4 km), St Joseph's Catholic School (1.6 km).
Where is Hermit Park State School located?
Hermit Park State School is located in Hyde Park, QLD 4812. Visit the school website at https://hermitparkss.eq.edu.au.