Oonoonba State School vs Wulguru State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oonoonba State School
Idalia · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 995
Wulguru State School
Wulguru · Government primary · Prep-6
212 students · ICSEA 827
| Measure | Oonoonba State School Idalia QLD | Wulguru State School Wulguru QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 804 | #785 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2874 of 4,908 | #4869 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 525 | 212 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 261 | 103 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 827 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 49% |
| Suburb | Idalia 4811 | Wulguru 4811 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | oonoonbass.eq.edu.au | wulguruss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oonoonba State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 16.5).
- •Oonoonba State School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wulguru State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Oonoonba State School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 212.
- •Oonoonba State School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -26%).
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 Oonoonba State School better than Wulguru State School?
On the Success Index, Oonoonba State School ranks higher (47.5 vs 16.5 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 Oonoonba State School and Wulguru State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Idalia and Wulguru in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oonoonba State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wulguru State School has 12.9.
How do Oonoonba State School and Wulguru State School rank in QLD?
Oonoonba State School is 365th of 804 and Wulguru State School is 785th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.