Halifax State School vs Innisfail State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 122 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax State School
Halifax · Government primary · Prep-6
6 students · ICSEA 758
Innisfail State School
Innisfail · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 771
| Measure | Halifax State School Halifax QLD | Innisfail State School Innisfail QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #746 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 6 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 6 | 55 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 758 | 771 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 83% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | – | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 69% |
| Suburb | Halifax 4850 | Innisfail 4860 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | halifaxss.eq.edu.au | innisfailss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Innisfail State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.5 vs 6.7).
- •Innisfail State School has the higher ICSEA (771 vs 758), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 6.
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 Halifax State School better than Innisfail State School?
On the Success Index, Innisfail State School ranks higher (20.5 vs 6.7 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 Halifax State School and Innisfail State School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Innisfail in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Halifax State School and Innisfail State School rank in QLD?
Halifax State School is unranked and Innisfail State School is 746th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.