Goondi State School vs Innisfail State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goondi State School
Goondi Bend · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 919
Innisfail State College
Innisfail Estate · Government combined · Prep-12
951 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Goondi State School Goondi Bend QLD | Innisfail State College Innisfail Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #751 of 804 | #236 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4765 of 4,908 | #1117 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 330 | 951 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 161 | 451 / 500 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 54.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 35% |
| Suburb | Goondi Bend 4860 | Innisfail Estate 4860 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | goondiss.eq.edu.au | innisfailsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Innisfail State College scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 20.3).
- •Goondi State School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.1).
- •Innisfail State College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 330.
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 Goondi State School better than Innisfail State College?
On the Success Index, Innisfail State College ranks higher (27.9 vs 20.3 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 Goondi State School and Innisfail State College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Goondi Bend and Innisfail Estate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goondi State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Innisfail State College has 10.6.
How do Goondi State School and Innisfail State College rank in QLD?
Goondi State School is 751st of 804 and Innisfail State College is 236th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.