Aitkenvale State School vs Vincent State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitkenvale State School
Aitkenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 870
Vincent State School
Vincent · Government primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 772
| Measure | Aitkenvale State School Aitkenvale QLD | Vincent State School Vincent QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #725 of 804 | #721 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4681 of 4,908 | #4665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 366 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 191 | 58 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 772 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 66% |
| Suburb | Aitkenvale 4814 | Vincent 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au | vincentss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.0 vs 22.3).
- •Aitkenvale State School has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 772), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vincent State School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.9).
- •Aitkenvale State School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 132.
- •Vincent State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -25%).
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 Aitkenvale State School better than Vincent State School?
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 Aitkenvale State School and Vincent State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aitkenvale and Vincent in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitkenvale State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vincent State School has 7.1.
How do Aitkenvale State School and Vincent State School rank in QLD?
Aitkenvale State School is 725th of 804 and Vincent State School is 721st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.