Iona College vs Wondall Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iona College
Lindum · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,802 students · ICSEA 1079
Wondall Heights State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Iona College Lindum QLD | Wondall Heights State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 275 | #220 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #505 of 1,259 | #1986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,802 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,802 | 276 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 253 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 141.6 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.9 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lindum 4178 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iona.qld.edu.au/ | wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wondall Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 57.2).
- •Iona College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Iona College is the larger school with 1,802 students compared with 588.
- •Iona College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
- •Iona College is a catholic school while Wondall Heights State School 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 Iona College better than Wondall Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Wondall Heights State School ranks higher (59.3 vs 57.2 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 Iona College and Wondall Heights State School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lindum and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iona College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondall Heights State School has 14.2.
How do Iona College and Wondall Heights State School rank in QLD?
Iona College is 96th of 275 and Wondall Heights State School is 220th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.