Helidon State School vs Withcott State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helidon State School
Helidon · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 938
Withcott State School
Withcott · Government primary · Prep-6
245 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Helidon State School Helidon QLD | Withcott State School Withcott QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #625 of 804 | #185 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4253 of 4,908 | #1762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 51 | 117 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Helidon 4344 | Withcott 4352 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | helidonss.eq.edu.au | withcottss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Withcott State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 28.3).
- •Withcott State School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Withcott State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Withcott State School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 103.
- •Withcott State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -26%).
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 Helidon State School better than Withcott State School?
On the Success Index, Withcott State School ranks higher (61.9 vs 28.3 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 Helidon State School and Withcott State School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Helidon and Withcott in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helidon State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Withcott State School has 12.7.
How do Helidon State School and Withcott State School rank in QLD?
Helidon State School is 625th of 804 and Withcott State School is 185th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.