Freshwater State School vs Redlynch State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater State School
Freshwater · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 1064
Redlynch State College
Redlynch · Government combined · Prep-12
1,834 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Freshwater State School Freshwater QLD | Redlynch State College Redlynch QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 804 | #181 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1696 of 4,908 | #860 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 594 | 1,834 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 316 | 894 / 940 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 203 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 136.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 62.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Freshwater 4870 | Redlynch 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | freshwaterss.eq.edu.au | redlynchsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Freshwater State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 40.1).
- •Freshwater State School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redlynch State College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Redlynch State College is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 594.
- •Redlynch State College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
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 Freshwater State School better than Redlynch State College?
On the Success Index, Freshwater State School ranks higher (62.5 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 Freshwater State School and Redlynch State College?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Freshwater and Redlynch in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redlynch State College has 13.5.
How do Freshwater State School and Redlynch State College rank in QLD?
Freshwater State School is 174th of 804 and Redlynch State College is 181st of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.