Hambledon State School vs Isabella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hambledon State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
378 students · ICSEA 865
Isabella State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Hambledon State School Edmonton QLD | Isabella State School Edmonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #793 of 804 | #752 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4888 of 4,908 | #4766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 378 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 202 | 239 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 35% |
| Suburb | Edmonton 4869 | Edmonton 4869 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hambledonss.eq.edu.au | isabellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Isabella State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.3 vs 15.3).
- •Isabella State School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 865), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hambledon State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Isabella State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 378.
- •Isabella State School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -36%).
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 Hambledon State School better than Isabella State School?
On the Success Index, Isabella State School ranks higher (20.3 vs 15.3 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 Hambledon State School and Isabella State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Edmonton and Edmonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hambledon State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Isabella State School has 14.4.
How do Hambledon State School and Isabella State School rank in QLD?
Hambledon State School is 793rd of 804 and Isabella State School is 752nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.