Hendra State School vs North Arm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hendra State School
Hendra · Government primary · Prep-6
30 students · ICSEA 1030
North Arm State School
North Arm · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Hendra State School Hendra QLD | North Arm State School North Arm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #258 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 30 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 21 | 177 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -57% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | North Arm 4561 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hendrass.eq.edu.au | northarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.2 vs 55.3).
- •North Arm State School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hendra State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.5).
- •North Arm State School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 30.
- •North Arm State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -57%).
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 Hendra State School better than North Arm 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 Hendra State School and North Arm State School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Hendra and North Arm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hendra State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Arm State School has 14.5.
How do Hendra State School and North Arm State School rank in QLD?
Hendra State School is unranked and North Arm State School is 258th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.