Goondi State School vs Innisfail State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 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 School
Innisfail · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 771
| Measure | Goondi State School Goondi Bend QLD | Innisfail State School Innisfail QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #751 of 804 | #746 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4765 of 4,908 | #4753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 330 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 161 | 55 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 771 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 69% |
| Suburb | Goondi Bend 4860 | Innisfail 4860 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | goondiss.eq.edu.au | innisfailss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.3 vs 20.5).
- •Goondi State School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 771), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 15.1).
- •Goondi State School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 117.
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 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Goondi State School and Innisfail State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Goondi Bend and Innisfail 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 School has 5.4.
How do Goondi State School and Innisfail State School rank in QLD?
Goondi State School is 751st of 804 and Innisfail State School is 746th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.