Cannonvale State School vs Meandarra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 793 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cannonvale State School
Cannonvale · Government primary · Prep-6
758 students · ICSEA 987
Meandarra State School
Meandarra · Government primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Cannonvale State School Cannonvale QLD | Meandarra State School Meandarra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #497 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3556 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 758 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 405 | 14 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cannonvale 4802 | Meandarra 4422 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | cannonvaless.eq.edu.au | meandarrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Meandarra State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 38.2).
- •Meandarra State School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.6).
- •Cannonvale State School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 26.
- •Cannonvale State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
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 Cannonvale State School better than Meandarra State School?
On the Success Index, Meandarra State School ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.2 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 Cannonvale State School and Meandarra State School?
About 793 km in a straight line, between Cannonvale and Meandarra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannonvale State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meandarra State School has 9.3.
How do Cannonvale State School and Meandarra State School rank in QLD?
Cannonvale State School is 497th of 804 and Meandarra State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.