Aloomba State School vs Gordonvale State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.2 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
Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Aloomba State School Aloomba QLD | Gordonvale State High School Gordonvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #269 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1468 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 72 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 46 | 327 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 51.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 40% |
| Suburb | Aloomba 4871 | Gordonvale 4865 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aloombass.eq.edu.au | gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aloomba State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 12.3).
- •Aloomba State School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordonvale State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Gordonvale State High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 72.
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 Gordonvale State High School?
On the Success Index, Aloomba State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 12.3 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 Gordonvale State High School?
About 6.2 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 Gordonvale State High School has 12.2.
How do Aloomba State School and Gordonvale State High School rank in QLD?
Aloomba State School is unranked and Gordonvale State High School is 269th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.