Gumdale State School vs OneSchool Global QLD
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gumdale State School
Gumdale · Government primary · Prep-6
1,152 students · ICSEA 1060
OneSchool Global QLD
Wakerley · Independent combined · 3-12
285 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Gumdale State School Gumdale QLD | OneSchool Global QLD Wakerley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 804 | #202 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1795 of 4,908 | #951 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 3-12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 530 / 622 | 144 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 196 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gumdale 4154 | Wakerley 4154 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gumdaless.eq.edu.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/regions/australia/queensland/ |
The verdict
- •Gumdale State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 35.5).
- •Gumdale State School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global QLD has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 16.2).
- •Gumdale State School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 285.
- •Gumdale State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -2%).
- •Gumdale State School is a government school while OneSchool Global QLD 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 Gumdale State School better than OneSchool Global QLD?
On the Success Index, Gumdale State School ranks higher (61.5 vs 35.5 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 Gumdale State School and OneSchool Global QLD?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gumdale and Wakerley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gumdale State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global QLD has 7.4.
How do Gumdale State School and OneSchool Global QLD rank in QLD?
Gumdale State School is 194th of 804 and OneSchool Global QLD is 202nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.