Camira State School vs Goodna State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camira State School
Camira · Government primary · Prep-6
679 students · ICSEA 983
Goodna State School
Goodna · Government primary · Prep-6
650 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Camira State School Camira QLD | Goodna State School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #430 of 804 | #626 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3206 of 4,908 | #4264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 679 | 650 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 352 | 310 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 47.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 18% |
| Suburb | Camira 4300 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camirass.eq.edu.au | goodnass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camira State School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 28.1).
- •Camira State School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodna State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Camira State School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 650.
- •Camira State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
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 Camira State School better than Goodna State School?
On the Success Index, Camira State School ranks higher (43.2 vs 28.1 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 Camira State School and Goodna State School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Camira and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camira State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goodna State School has 13.7.
How do Camira State School and Goodna State School rank in QLD?
Camira State School is 430th of 804 and Goodna State School is 626th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.