Innisfail State College vs Roma State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1045 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
Roma State College
Roma · Government combined · Prep-12
825 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Innisfail State College Innisfail Estate QLD | Roma State College Roma QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 275 | #260 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1117 of 1,259 | #1190 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 951 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 451 / 500 | 396 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 76.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 28% |
| Suburb | Innisfail Estate 4860 | Roma 4455 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Maranoa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | innisfailsc.eq.edu.au | romasc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Innisfail State College scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 24.6).
- •Innisfail State College has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 825.
- •Innisfail State College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -11%).
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 Roma State College?
On the Success Index, Innisfail State College ranks higher (27.9 vs 24.6 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 Roma State College?
About 1045 km in a straight line, between Innisfail Estate and Roma in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Innisfail State College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma State College has 10.8.
How do Innisfail State College and Roma State College rank in QLD?
Innisfail State College is 236th of 275 and Roma State College is 260th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.