Gumdale State School vs Wondall Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.1 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
Wondall Heights State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Gumdale State School Gumdale QLD | Wondall Heights State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 804 | #220 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1795 of 4,908 | #1986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,152 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 530 / 622 | 276 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 196 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gumdale 4154 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gumdaless.eq.edu.au | wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gumdale State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 59.3).
- •Gumdale State School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wondall Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Gumdale State School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 588.
- •Gumdale State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -15%).
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 Wondall Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Gumdale State School ranks higher (61.5 vs 59.3 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 Gumdale State School and Wondall Heights State School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gumdale and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gumdale State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondall Heights State School has 14.2.
How do Gumdale State School and Wondall Heights State School rank in QLD?
Gumdale State School is 194th of 804 and Wondall Heights State School is 220th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.