Mount Larcom State School vs Wondai State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 294 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Larcom State School
Mount Larcom · Government combined · Prep-10
83 students · ICSEA 886
Wondai State School
Wondai · Government combined · Prep-9
141 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Mount Larcom State School Mount Larcom QLD | Wondai State School Wondai QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 275 | #215 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1151 of 1,259 | #1036 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 83 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 47 | 68 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 38% |
| Suburb | Mount Larcom 4695 | Wondai 4606 |
| Council area | Gladstone | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mtlarcomss.eq.edu.au | wondaiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wondai State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.5).
- •Mount Larcom State School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Larcom State School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.1).
- •Wondai State School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 83.
- •Wondai State School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 4%).
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 Mount Larcom State School better than Wondai State School?
On the Success Index, Wondai State School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.5 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 Mount Larcom State School and Wondai State School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Mount Larcom and Wondai in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Larcom State School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondai State School has 10.1.
How do Mount Larcom State School and Wondai State School rank in QLD?
Mount Larcom State School is 248th of 275 and Wondai State School is 215th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.