Brookstead State School vs Goodna State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 143 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brookstead State School
Brookstead · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 921
Goodna State School
Goodna · Government primary · Prep-6
650 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Brookstead State School Brookstead QLD | Goodna State School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #626 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 17 | 650 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 11 | 310 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 47.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | Brookstead 4364 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | brooksteadss.eq.edu.au | goodnass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goodna State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 16.2).
- •Goodna State School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 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 Brookstead State School better than Goodna State School?
On the Success Index, Goodna State School ranks higher (28.1 vs 16.2 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 Brookstead State School and Goodna State School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Brookstead and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Brookstead State School and Goodna State School rank in QLD?
Brookstead State School is unranked and Goodna State School is 626th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.