Cannonvale State School vs Widgee State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 762 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
Widgee State School
Widgee · Government primary · Prep-6
36 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Cannonvale State School Cannonvale QLD | Widgee State School Widgee QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 41 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 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 405 | 16 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cannonvale 4802 | Widgee 4570 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cannonvaless.eq.edu.au | widgeess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Widgee State School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 38.2).
- •Widgee State School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Cannonvale State School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 36.
- •Cannonvale State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -37%).
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 Widgee State School?
On the Success Index, Widgee State School ranks higher (41.1 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 Widgee State School?
About 762 km in a straight line, between Cannonvale and Widgee in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannonvale State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Widgee State School has 10.9.
How do Cannonvale State School and Widgee State School rank in QLD?
Cannonvale State School is 497th of 804 and Widgee State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.