Childers State School vs Cordalba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Childers State School
Childers · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 924
Cordalba State School
Cordalba · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Childers State School Childers QLD | Cordalba State School Cordalba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 804 | #548 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4554 of 4,908 | #3859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 234 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 131 | 41 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 17% |
| Suburb | Childers 4660 | Cordalba 4660 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | childersss.eq.edu.au | cordalbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cordalba State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 24.0).
- •Cordalba State School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Childers State School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 90.
- •Cordalba State School has grown faster over five years (50% vs -18%).
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 Childers State School better than Cordalba State School?
On the Success Index, Cordalba State School ranks higher (33.6 vs 24.0 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 Childers State School and Cordalba State School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Childers and Cordalba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Childers State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cordalba State School has 13.2.
How do Childers State School and Cordalba State School rank in QLD?
Childers State School is 697th of 804 and Cordalba State School is 548th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.