Cardwell State School vs Stonehenge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 733 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
Stonehenge State School
Stonehenge · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Cardwell State School Cardwell QLD | Stonehenge State School Stonehenge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 76 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 34 | 10 / 3 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 15% |
| Suburb | Cardwell 4849 | Stonehenge 4730 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Barcoo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | cardwellss.eq.edu.au | stonehengess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cardwell State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 23.8).
- •Cardwell State School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 13.
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 Stonehenge State School?
On the Success Index, Cardwell State School ranks higher (29.8 vs 23.8 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 Stonehenge State School?
About 733 km in a straight line, between Cardwell and Stonehenge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cardwell State School and Stonehenge State School rank in QLD?
Cardwell State School is unranked and Stonehenge State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.