Edge Hill State School vs Redlynch State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edge Hill State School
Edge Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
864 students · ICSEA 1016
Redlynch State College
Redlynch · Government combined · Prep-12
1,834 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Edge Hill State School Edge Hill QLD | Redlynch State College Redlynch QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #384 of 804 | #181 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2983 of 4,908 | #860 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 864 | 1,834 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 422 | 894 / 940 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 203 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 136.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 62.8 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 12% |
| Suburb | Edge Hill 4870 | Redlynch 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | edgehillss.eq.edu.au | redlynchsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edge Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 40.1).
- •Edge Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redlynch State College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Redlynch State College is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 864.
- •Redlynch State College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -24%).
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 Edge Hill State School better than Redlynch State College?
On the Success Index, Edge Hill State School ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.1 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 Edge Hill State School and Redlynch State College?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Edge Hill and Redlynch in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edge Hill State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redlynch State College has 13.5.
How do Edge Hill State School and Redlynch State College rank in QLD?
Edge Hill State School is 384th of 804 and Redlynch State College is 181st of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.