Hymba Yumba Independent School vs Woodcrest State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hymba Yumba Independent School
Springfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
224 students · ICSEA 760
Woodcrest State College
Springfield · Government combined · Prep-12
1,709 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Hymba Yumba Independent School Springfield QLD | Woodcrest State College Springfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 275 | #227 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 1,259 | #1086 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 224 | 1,709 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 113 | 845 / 864 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 760 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 130.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 62.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 8% |
| Suburb | Springfield 4300 | Springfield 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hyis.qld.edu.au | woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.9 vs 29.6).
- •Woodcrest State College has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 760), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hymba Yumba Independent School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.0).
- •Woodcrest State College is the larger school with 1,709 students compared with 224.
- •Hymba Yumba Independent School is a independent school while Woodcrest State College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hymba Yumba Independent School better than Woodcrest State College?
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 Hymba Yumba Independent School and Woodcrest State College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hymba Yumba Independent School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodcrest State College has 13.0.
How do Hymba Yumba Independent School and Woodcrest State College rank in QLD?
Hymba Yumba Independent School is 230th of 275 and Woodcrest State College is 227th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.