Goombungee State School vs Haden State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goombungee State School
Goombungee · Government primary · Prep-6
80 students · ICSEA 992
Haden State School
Haden · Government primary · Prep-6
12 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Goombungee State School Goombungee QLD | Haden State School Haden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #420 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3149 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 80 | 12 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 38 | 7 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Goombungee 4354 | Haden 4353 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goombungeess.eq.edu.au | hadenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Haden State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 44.0).
- •Haden State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goombungee State School is the larger school with 80 students compared with 12.
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 Goombungee State School better than Haden State School?
On the Success Index, Haden State School ranks higher (48.8 vs 44.0 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 Goombungee State School and Haden State School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Goombungee and Haden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Goombungee State School and Haden State School rank in QLD?
Goombungee State School is 420th of 804 and Haden State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.