Enkindle Village School vs Riverside Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enkindle Village School
Douglas · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1018
Riverside Adventist School
Aitkenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Enkindle Village School Douglas QLD | Riverside Adventist School Aitkenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 30 | 30 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +93% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 20% |
| Suburb | Douglas 4814 | Aitkenvale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | enkindleschool.qld.edu.au/ | www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.5 vs 54.0).
- •Enkindle Village School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Enkindle Village School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 11.7).
- •Riverside Adventist School is the larger school with 61 students compared with 58.
- •Enkindle Village School has grown faster over five years (93% vs 74%).
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 Enkindle Village School better than Riverside Adventist 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 Enkindle Village School and Riverside Adventist School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Douglas and Aitkenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enkindle Village School has 6.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Adventist School has 11.7.
How do Enkindle Village School and Riverside Adventist School rank in QLD?
Enkindle Village School is unranked and Riverside Adventist School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.