Cannonvale State School vs Whitsunday Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 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
Whitsunday Christian College
Cannonvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
421 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Cannonvale State School Cannonvale QLD | Whitsunday Christian College Cannonvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #497 of 804 | #182 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3556 of 4,908 | #861 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 758 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 405 | 226 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cannonvale 4802 | Cannonvale 4802 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cannonvaless.eq.edu.au | www.whitsunday.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Whitsunday Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 38.2).
- •Whitsunday Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cannonvale State School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 421.
- •Whitsunday Christian College has grown faster over five years (25% vs -10%).
- •Cannonvale State School is a government school while Whitsunday Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Whitsunday Christian College?
On the Success Index, Whitsunday Christian College ranks higher (40.1 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 Whitsunday Christian College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cannonvale and Cannonvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannonvale State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitsunday Christian College has 14.3.
How do Cannonvale State School and Whitsunday Christian College rank in QLD?
Cannonvale State School is 497th of 804 and Whitsunday Christian College is 182nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.