Childers State School vs Isis District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 668 m 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
Isis District State High School
Childers · Government high school · 7-12
392 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Childers State School Childers QLD | Isis District State High School Childers QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 804 | #207 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4554 of 4,908 | #1217 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 234 | 392 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 131 | 181 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 38.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 15% |
| Suburb | Childers 4660 | Childers 4660 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | childersss.eq.edu.au | isisdistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Isis District State High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 24.0).
- •Isis District State High School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Isis District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Isis District State High School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 234.
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 Isis District State High School?
On the Success Index, Isis District State High School ranks higher (28.5 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 Isis District State High School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Childers and Childers in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Childers State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Isis District State High School has 10.3.
How do Childers State School and Isis District State High School rank in QLD?
Childers State School is 697th of 804 and Isis District State High School is 207th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.