Northgate State School vs Virginia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate State School
Nundah · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1078
Virginia State School
Virginia · Government primary · Prep-6
469 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Northgate State School Nundah QLD | Virginia State School Virginia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 804 | #92 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #949 of 4,908 | #950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 165 | 231 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Nundah 4012 | Virginia 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northgatess.eq.edu.au | virginiass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.8 vs 70.8).
- •Virginia State School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northgate State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Virginia State School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 326.
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 Northgate State School better than Virginia State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northgate State School and Virginia State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Nundah and Virginia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northgate State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virginia State School has 15.2.
How do Northgate State School and Virginia State School rank in QLD?
Northgate State School is 91st of 804 and Virginia State School is 92nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.