Haigslea State School vs Woongoolba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 71 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haigslea State School
Haigslea · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 973
Woongoolba State School
Woongoolba · Government primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Haigslea State School Haigslea QLD | Woongoolba State School Woongoolba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #465 of 804 | #470 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3398 of 4,908 | #3416 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 52 | 116 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 8% |
| Suburb | Haigslea 4306 | Woongoolba 4207 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | haigsleass.eq.edu.au | woongoolbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.4 vs 40.2).
- •Haigslea State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Woongoolba State School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 85.
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 Haigslea State School better than Woongoolba State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haigslea State School and Woongoolba State School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Haigslea and Woongoolba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haigslea State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woongoolba State School has 13.6.
How do Haigslea State School and Woongoolba State School rank in QLD?
Haigslea State School is 465th of 804 and Woongoolba State School is 470th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.