Aloomba State School vs Park Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1391 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
Park Ridge State School
Park Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
584 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Aloomba State School Aloomba QLD | Park Ridge State School Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #503 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 46 | 281 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Aloomba 4871 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Cairns | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | aloombass.eq.edu.au | parkridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.7 vs 37.8).
- •Park Ridge State School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 72.
- •Park Ridge State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Park Ridge 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 Aloomba State School and Park Ridge State School?
About 1391 km in a straight line, between Aloomba and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aloomba State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge State School has 14.6.
How do Aloomba State School and Park Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Aloomba State School is unranked and Park Ridge State School is 503rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.