Gordonvale State School vs Kioma State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1304 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordonvale State School
Gordonvale · Government primary · Prep-6
403 students · ICSEA 886
Kioma State School
Kioma · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Gordonvale State School Gordonvale QLD | Kioma State School Kioma QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4701 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 403 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 204 | 8 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 31% |
| Suburb | Gordonvale 4865 | Kioma 4498 |
| Council area | Cairns | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | gordonvaless.eq.edu.au | kiomass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gordonvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (21.7 vs 20.0).
- •Kioma State School has the higher ICSEA (887 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordonvale State School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 16.
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 School better than Kioma State School?
On the Success Index, Gordonvale State School ranks higher (21.7 vs 20.0 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 School and Kioma State School?
About 1304 km in a straight line, between Gordonvale and Kioma in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gordonvale State School and Kioma State School rank in QLD?
Gordonvale State School is 731st of 804 and Kioma State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.