Cherbourg State School vs Wondai State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherbourg State School
Cherbourg · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 626
Wondai State School
Wondai · Government combined · Prep-9
141 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Cherbourg State School Cherbourg QLD | Wondai State School Wondai QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #664 of 804 | #215 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4388 of 4,908 | #1036 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 174 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 98 | 68 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 626 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 94% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 99% | 38% |
| Suburb | Cherbourg 4605 | Wondai 4606 |
| Council area | Cherbourg | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cherbourgss.eq.edu.au | wondaiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wondai State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.5).
- •Wondai State School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 626), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cherbourg State School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.1).
- •Cherbourg State School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 141.
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 Cherbourg State School better than Wondai State School?
On the Success Index, Wondai State School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.5 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 Cherbourg State School and Wondai State School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Cherbourg and Wondai in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherbourg State School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondai State School has 10.1.
How do Cherbourg State School and Wondai State School rank in QLD?
Cherbourg State School is 664th of 804 and Wondai State School is 215th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.