Cardwell State School vs Ingham State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardwell State School
Cardwell · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 932
Ingham State School
Ingham · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Cardwell State School Cardwell QLD | Ingham State School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #524 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3708 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 76 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 34 | 164 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 24% |
| Suburb | Cardwell 4849 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cardwellss.eq.edu.au | inghamss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingham State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 29.8).
- •Ingham State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.3).
- •Ingham State School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 76.
- •Ingham State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -25%).
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 Cardwell State School better than Ingham State School?
On the Success Index, Ingham State School ranks higher (35.9 vs 29.8 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 Cardwell State School and Ingham State School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Cardwell and Ingham in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardwell State School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ingham State School has 12.9.
How do Cardwell State School and Ingham State School rank in QLD?
Cardwell State School is unranked and Ingham State School is 524th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.