Carinity Education - Shalom vs The Willows State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carinity Education - Shalom
Condon · Independent combined · Prep-12
237 students · ICSEA 688
The Willows State School
Kirwan · Government primary · Prep-6
876 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Carinity Education - Shalom Condon QLD | The Willows State School Kirwan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 275 | #575 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,259 | #3989 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 876 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 110 | 437 / 439 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 121 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +128% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 688 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 19% |
| Suburb | Condon 4815 | Kirwan 4817 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/ | thewillowsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Willows State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.9 vs 25.1).
- •The Willows State School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 688), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.1).
- •The Willows State School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 237.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has grown faster over five years (128% vs -3%).
- •Carinity Education - Shalom is a independent school while The Willows State School is a government 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 Carinity Education - Shalom better than The Willows State School?
On the Success Index, The Willows State School ranks higher (31.9 vs 25.1 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 Carinity Education - Shalom and The Willows State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Condon and Kirwan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinity Education - Shalom has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Willows State School has 14.1.
How do Carinity Education - Shalom and The Willows State School rank in QLD?
Carinity Education - Shalom is 254th of 275 and The Willows State School is 575th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.