Geebung State School vs Hendra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geebung State School
Geebung · Government primary · Prep-6
391 students · ICSEA 1030
Hendra State School
Hendra · Government primary · Prep-6
30 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Geebung State School Geebung QLD | Hendra State School Hendra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1923 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 391 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 197 | 9 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Hendra 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungss.eq.edu.au | hendrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geebung State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 56.2).
- •Hendra State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.0).
- •Geebung State School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 30.
- •Geebung State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -57%).
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 Geebung State School better than Hendra State School?
On the Success Index, Geebung State School ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.2 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 Geebung State School and Hendra State School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Hendra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geebung State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hendra State School has 10.0.
How do Geebung State School and Hendra State School rank in QLD?
Geebung State School is 212th of 804 and Hendra State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.