Rockhampton State High School
Rockhampton State High School is a government secondary school in Wandal, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 910, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,256 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Wandal QLD 4700. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rockhampton State High School compares
By ICSEA, Rockhampton State High School ranks 274th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Hall State School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Rockhampton State High School scores 910, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Rockhampton State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Wandal
Rockhampton State High School is located in Wandal, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,447/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 3,949.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wandal suburb profileSchools near Rockhampton State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rockhampton State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wandal | 0.5 km | 936 | 26 higher | 309 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wandal | 0.7 km | 1026 | 116 higher | 366 |
| The Rockhampton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Rockhampton | 1.6 km | 1069 | 159 higher | 1,472 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Park Avenue | 1.7 km | 990 | 80 higher | 341 |
| Kingsley CollegeIndependent Combined · Berserker | 1.7 km | 966 | 56 higher | 274 |
| Crescent Lagoon State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Rockhampton | 1.9 km | 903 | 7 lower | 362 |
| The Cathedral CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rockhampton | 2.0 km | 1031 | 121 higher | 1,357 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockhampton State High School a government school?
Yes, Rockhampton State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rockhampton State High School offer?
Rockhampton State High School offers 7-12.
What is Rockhampton State High School's ICSEA score?
Rockhampton State High School has an ICSEA score of 910, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rockhampton State High School?
Rockhampton State High School has 1,256 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rockhampton State High School?
The nearest schools to Rockhampton State High School are The Hall State School (0.5 km), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Park Avenue State School (1.3 km).
Where is Rockhampton State High School located?
Rockhampton State High School is located in Wandal, QLD 4700. Visit the school website at https://rockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au.