Blenheim State School vs Cardwell State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1226 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blenheim State School
Blenheim · Government primary · Prep-6
62 students · ICSEA 933
Cardwell State School
Cardwell · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Blenheim State School Blenheim QLD | Cardwell State School Cardwell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 62 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 39 | 42 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 29% |
| Suburb | Blenheim 4341 | Cardwell 4849 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | blenheimss.eq.edu.au | cardwellss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.9 vs 29.8).
- •Blenheim State School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blenheim State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.3).
- •Cardwell State School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 62.
- •Blenheim State School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Blenheim State School better than Cardwell 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 Blenheim State School and Cardwell State School?
About 1226 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Cardwell in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blenheim State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cardwell State School has 17.3.
How do Blenheim State School and Cardwell State School rank in QLD?
Blenheim State School is unranked and Cardwell State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.