Agnes Water State School vs Numinbah Valley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 457 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Agnes Water State School
Agnes Water · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 972
Numinbah Valley State School
Numinbah Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Agnes Water State School Agnes Water QLD | Numinbah Valley State School Numinbah Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #511 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3624 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 121 | 4 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Numinbah Valley 4211 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | agneswaterss.eq.edu.au | numinbahvalleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Numinbah Valley State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 37.1).
- •Agnes Water State School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 9.
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 Agnes Water State School better than Numinbah Valley State School?
On the Success Index, Numinbah Valley State School ranks higher (38.6 vs 37.1 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 Agnes Water State School and Numinbah Valley State School?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Agnes Water and Numinbah Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Agnes Water State School and Numinbah Valley State School rank in QLD?
Agnes Water State School is 511th of 804 and Numinbah Valley State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.