Mundingburra State School vs Oonoonba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mundingburra State School
Mundingburra · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 965
Oonoonba State School
Idalia · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Mundingburra State School Mundingburra QLD | Oonoonba State School Idalia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #538 of 804 | #365 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3810 of 4,908 | #2874 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 506 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 251 | 264 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 34.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mundingburra 4812 | Idalia 4811 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mundingburrass.eq.edu.au | oonoonbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oonoonba State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 34.5).
- •Oonoonba State School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mundingburra State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Oonoonba State School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 506.
- •Oonoonba State School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -18%).
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 Mundingburra State School better than Oonoonba State School?
On the Success Index, Oonoonba State School ranks higher (47.5 vs 34.5 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 Mundingburra State School and Oonoonba State School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mundingburra and Idalia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mundingburra State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oonoonba State School has 15.0.
How do Mundingburra State School and Oonoonba State School rank in QLD?
Mundingburra State School is 538th of 804 and Oonoonba State School is 365th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.