Gordonvale State High School vs Gordonvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 717 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 883
Gordonvale State School
Gordonvale · Government primary · Prep-6
403 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Gordonvale State High School Gordonvale QLD | Gordonvale State School Gordonvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 269 | #731 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1468 of 1,472 | #4701 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 623 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 296 | 199 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.0 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 41% |
| Suburb | Gordonvale 4865 | Gordonvale 4865 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au | gordonvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gordonvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (21.7 vs 12.3).
- •Gordonvale State School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordonvale State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Gordonvale State High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 403.
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 Gordonvale State High School better than Gordonvale State School?
On the Success Index, Gordonvale State School ranks higher (21.7 vs 12.3 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 Gordonvale State High School and Gordonvale State School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Gordonvale and Gordonvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordonvale State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gordonvale State School has 13.0.
How do Gordonvale State High School and Gordonvale State School rank in QLD?
Gordonvale State High School is 269th of 269 and Gordonvale State School is 731st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.