Boonah State School vs Jondaryan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boonah State School
Boonah · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 948
Jondaryan State School
Jondaryan · Government primary · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Boonah State School Boonah QLD | Jondaryan State School Jondaryan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3943 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 104 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 48 | 18 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 17% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Jondaryan 4403 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boonahss.eq.edu.au | jondaryanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boonah State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 31.6).
- •Boonah State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Boonah State School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 41.
- •Jondaryan State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -51%).
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 Boonah State School better than Jondaryan State School?
On the Success Index, Boonah State School ranks higher (32.6 vs 31.6 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 Boonah State School and Jondaryan State School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Jondaryan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jondaryan State School has 15.8.
How do Boonah State School and Jondaryan State School rank in QLD?
Boonah State School is 565th of 804 and Jondaryan State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.