Gooburrum State School vs Oakwood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gooburrum State School
Gooburrum · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 986
Oakwood State School
Oakwood · Government primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Gooburrum State School Gooburrum QLD | Oakwood State School Oakwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 804 | #560 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3488 of 4,908 | #3927 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 90 | 107 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gooburrum 4670 | Oakwood 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gooburrumss.eq.edu.au | oakwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gooburrum State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 32.9).
- •Gooburrum State School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakwood State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.6).
- •Oakwood State School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 144.
- •Oakwood State School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 8%).
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 Gooburrum State School better than Oakwood State School?
On the Success Index, Gooburrum State School ranks higher (39.1 vs 32.9 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 Gooburrum State School and Oakwood State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gooburrum and Oakwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gooburrum State School has 20.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakwood State School has 14.6.
How do Gooburrum State School and Oakwood State School rank in QLD?
Gooburrum State School is 482nd of 804 and Oakwood State School is 560th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.