Chevallum State School vs Woombye State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chevallum State School
Chevallum · Government primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1054
Woombye State School
Woombye · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Chevallum State School Chevallum QLD | Woombye State School Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 804 | #395 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1184 of 4,908 | #3029 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 456 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 235 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Chevallum 4555 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chevallumss.eq.edu.au | woombyess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chevallum State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 45.8).
- •Chevallum State School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chevallum State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Chevallum State School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 423.
- •Chevallum State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
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 Chevallum State School better than Woombye State School?
On the Success Index, Chevallum State School ranks higher (68.2 vs 45.8 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 Chevallum State School and Woombye State School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chevallum and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevallum State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woombye State School has 14.3.
How do Chevallum State School and Woombye State School rank in QLD?
Chevallum State School is 117th of 804 and Woombye State School is 395th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.