Goondiwindi State High School vs Kirwan State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1088 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi · Government high school · 7-12
453 students · ICSEA 917
Kirwan State High School
Kirwan · Government high school · 7-12
1,922 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Goondiwindi State High School Goondiwindi QLD | Kirwan State High School Kirwan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 269 | #255 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1177 of 1,472 | #1424 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,922 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 235 | 901 / 1,021 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 325 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 275 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.5 | 136.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 65.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 31% |
| Suburb | Goondiwindi 4390 | Kirwan 4817 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | goondiwindishs.eq.edu.au | kirwanshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goondiwindi State High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 18.5).
- •Kirwan State High School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goondiwindi State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.0).
- •Kirwan State High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 453.
- •Kirwan State High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
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 Goondiwindi State High School better than Kirwan State High School?
On the Success Index, Goondiwindi State High School ranks higher (30.2 vs 18.5 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 Goondiwindi State High School and Kirwan State High School?
About 1088 km in a straight line, between Goondiwindi and Kirwan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goondiwindi State High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirwan State High School has 14.0.
How do Goondiwindi State High School and Kirwan State High School rank in QLD?
Goondiwindi State High School is 195th of 269 and Kirwan State High School is 255th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.