Annandale State School vs Riverside Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale State School
Annandale · Government primary · Prep-6
722 students · ICSEA 1019
Riverside Adventist School
Aitkenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Annandale State School Annandale QLD | Riverside Adventist School Aitkenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2484 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 722 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 357 | 30 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 20% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Aitkenvale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | annandaless.eq.edu.au | www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 53.0).
- •Annandale State School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.8).
- •Annandale State School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 61.
- •Riverside Adventist School has grown faster over five years (74% vs -7%).
- •Annandale State School is a government school while Riverside Adventist School 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 Annandale State School better than Riverside Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Riverside Adventist School ranks higher (54.0 vs 53.0 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 Annandale State School and Riverside Adventist School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Aitkenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Adventist School has 11.7.
How do Annandale State School and Riverside Adventist School rank in QLD?
Annandale State School is 293rd of 804 and Riverside Adventist School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.