Cunnamulla P-12 State School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 481 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cunnamulla P-12 State School
Cunnamulla · Government combined · Prep-12
129 students · ICSEA 697
Sacred Heart Primary School
Cunnamulla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | Cunnamulla P-12 State School Cunnamulla QLD | Sacred Heart Primary School Cunnamulla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1217 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 75 | 36 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 697 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 83% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 88% | 47% |
| Suburb | Cunnamulla 4490 | Cunnamulla 4490 |
| Council area | Paroo | Paroo |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | cunnamullap12ss.eq.edu.au | www.cunnamulla.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 22.3).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (873 vs 697), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cunnamulla P-12 State School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.6).
- •Cunnamulla P-12 State School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 75.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -2%).
- •Cunnamulla P-12 State School is a government school while Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cunnamulla P-12 State School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 22.3 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 Cunnamulla P-12 State School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Cunnamulla and Cunnamulla in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cunnamulla P-12 State School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 9.6.
How do Cunnamulla P-12 State School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in QLD?
Cunnamulla P-12 State School is 267th of 275 and Sacred Heart Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.