Gooburrum State School vs Stafford Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 295 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
Stafford Heights State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Gooburrum State School Gooburrum QLD | Stafford Heights State School Stafford Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 804 | #353 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3488 of 4,908 | #2813 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 90 | 147 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +71% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | Gooburrum 4670 | Stafford Heights 4053 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gooburrumss.eq.edu.au | staffordheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stafford Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 39.1).
- •Stafford Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.6).
- •Stafford Heights State School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 144.
- •Stafford Heights State School has grown faster over five years (71% 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 Stafford Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Stafford Heights State School ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.1 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 Gooburrum State School and Stafford Heights State School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Gooburrum and Stafford Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gooburrum State School has 20.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stafford Heights State School has 13.3.
How do Gooburrum State School and Stafford Heights State School rank in QLD?
Gooburrum State School is 482nd of 804 and Stafford Heights State School is 353rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.