Innisfail State College vs Radiant Life College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Innisfail State College
Innisfail Estate · Government combined · Prep-12
951 students · ICSEA 889
Radiant Life College
East Innisfail · Independent combined · Prep-10
137 students · ICSEA 749
| Measure | Innisfail State College Innisfail Estate QLD | Radiant Life College East Innisfail QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 275 | #270 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1117 of 1,259 | #1226 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 951 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 451 / 500 | 71 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 749 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 80% |
| Suburb | Innisfail Estate 4860 | East Innisfail 4860 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | innisfailsc.eq.edu.au | radiantlife.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Innisfail State College scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 21.8).
- •Innisfail State College has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 749), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.7).
- •Innisfail State College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 137.
- •Radiant Life College has grown faster over five years (54% vs -4%).
- •Innisfail State College is a government school while Radiant Life College is an independent 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 Innisfail State College better than Radiant Life College?
On the Success Index, Innisfail State College ranks higher (27.9 vs 21.8 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 Innisfail State College and Radiant Life College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Innisfail Estate and East Innisfail in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Innisfail State College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Radiant Life College has 13.7.
How do Innisfail State College and Radiant Life College rank in QLD?
Innisfail State College is 236th of 275 and Radiant Life College is 270th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.