Gindie State School vs St Bernard State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 692 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gindie State School
Gindie · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1039
St Bernard State School
Tamborine Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Gindie State School Gindie QLD | St Bernard State School Tamborine Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #233 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 29 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 19 | 51 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gindie 4702 | Tamborine Mountain 4272 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | gindiess.eq.edu.au | stbernardss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gindie State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 58.3).
- •St Bernard State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.2).
- •St Bernard State School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 29.
- •Gindie State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -48%).
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 Gindie State School better than St Bernard State School?
On the Success Index, Gindie State School ranks higher (61.1 vs 58.3 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 Gindie State School and St Bernard State School?
About 692 km in a straight line, between Gindie and Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gindie State School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard State School has 10.4.
How do Gindie State School and St Bernard State School rank in QLD?
Gindie State School is unranked and St Bernard State School is 233rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.