Isabella State School vs White Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Isabella State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 899
White Rock State School
White Rock · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Isabella State School Edmonton QLD | White Rock State School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #752 of 804 | #781 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4766 of 4,908 | #4859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 496 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 257 | 218 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 51% |
| Suburb | Edmonton 4869 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | isabellass.eq.edu.au | whiterockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Isabella State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.3 vs 17.2).
- •Isabella State School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •White Rock State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Isabella State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 439.
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 Isabella State School better than White Rock State School?
On the Success Index, Isabella State School ranks higher (20.3 vs 17.2 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 Isabella State School and White Rock State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Edmonton and White Rock in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Isabella State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and White Rock State School has 13.5.
How do Isabella State School and White Rock State School rank in QLD?
Isabella State School is 752nd of 804 and White Rock State School is 781st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.