Collinsville State High School vs Goondiwindi State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 923 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collinsville State High School
Collinsville · Government high school · 7-12
145 students · ICSEA 915
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi · Government high school · 7-12
453 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Collinsville State High School Collinsville QLD | Goondiwindi State High School Goondiwindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 269 | #195 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1194 of 1,472 | #1177 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 145 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 78 | 218 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 26% |
| Suburb | Collinsville 4804 | Goondiwindi 4390 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au | goondiwindishs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.3 vs 30.2).
- •Goondiwindi State High School has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goondiwindi State High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 145.
- •Collinsville State High School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -7%).
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 Collinsville State High School better than Goondiwindi State High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Collinsville State High School and Goondiwindi State High School?
About 923 km in a straight line, between Collinsville and Goondiwindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collinsville State High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goondiwindi State High School has 9.5.
How do Collinsville State High School and Goondiwindi State High School rank in QLD?
Collinsville State High School is 202nd of 269 and Goondiwindi State High School is 195th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.