Boonah State School vs Roadvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.9 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
Roadvale State School
Roadvale · Government primary · Prep-6
38 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Boonah State School Boonah QLD | Roadvale State School Roadvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 39 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 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 48 | 17 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Roadvale 4310 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boonahss.eq.edu.au | roadvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Roadvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 32.6).
- •Roadvale State School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boonah State School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 38.
- •Roadvale State School has grown faster over five years (-22% 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 Roadvale State School?
On the Success Index, Roadvale State School ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.6 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 Roadvale State School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Roadvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roadvale State School has 11.9.
How do Boonah State School and Roadvale State School rank in QLD?
Boonah State School is 565th of 804 and Roadvale State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.