Goondi State School vs Radiant Life College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Radiant Life College
East Innisfail · Independent combined · Prep-10
137 students · ICSEA 749
| Measure | Goondi State School Goondi Bend QLD | Radiant Life College East Innisfail QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #751 of 804 | #270 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4765 of 4,908 | #1226 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 330 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 161 | 71 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 749 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 80% |
| Suburb | Goondi Bend 4860 | East Innisfail 4860 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | goondiss.eq.edu.au | radiantlife.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Radiant Life College scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 20.3).
- •Goondi State School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 749), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Radiant Life College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Goondi State School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 137.
- •Radiant Life College has grown faster over five years (54% vs -9%).
- •Goondi State School is a government school while Radiant Life College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Radiant Life College?
On the Success Index, Radiant Life College ranks higher (21.8 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 Radiant Life College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Goondi Bend and East Innisfail in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goondi State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Radiant Life College has 13.7.
How do Goondi State School and Radiant Life College rank in QLD?
Goondi State School is 751st of 804 and Radiant Life College is 270th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.