Dundula State School vs Goodna State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 807 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dundula State School
Bakers Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 921
Goodna State School
Goodna · Government primary · Prep-6
650 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Dundula State School Bakers Creek QLD | Goodna State School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #644 of 804 | #626 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4334 of 4,908 | #4264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 117 | 650 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 52 | 310 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 47.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 18% |
| Suburb | Bakers Creek 4740 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Mackay | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dundulass.eq.edu.au | goodnass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.2 vs 28.1).
- •Goodna State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Goodna State School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 117.
- •Dundula State School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -9%).
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 Dundula State School better than Goodna State 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 Dundula State School and Goodna State School?
About 807 km in a straight line, between Bakers Creek and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dundula State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goodna State School has 13.7.
How do Dundula State School and Goodna State School rank in QLD?
Dundula State School is 644th of 804 and Goodna State School is 626th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.