Aloomba State School vs Cairns Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aloomba State School
Aloomba · Government primary · Prep-6
72 students · ICSEA 972
Cairns Adventist College
Gordonvale · Independent combined · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Aloomba State School Aloomba QLD | Cairns Adventist College Gordonvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 46 | 39 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 60% |
| Suburb | Aloomba 4871 | Gordonvale 4865 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aloombass.eq.edu.au | www.cas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aloomba State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 29.2).
- •Aloomba State School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairns Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.0).
- •Aloomba State School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 63.
- •Aloomba State School is a government school while Cairns Adventist College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Aloomba State School better than Cairns Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Aloomba State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 29.2 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 Aloomba State School and Cairns Adventist College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Aloomba and Gordonvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aloomba State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cairns Adventist College has 9.5.
How do Aloomba State School and Cairns Adventist College rank in QLD?
Aloomba State School is unranked and Cairns Adventist College is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.