Oonoonba State School vs Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School
Cluden · Independent high school · 7-12
26 students · ICSEA 791
| Measure | Oonoonba State School Idalia QLD | Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School Cluden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2874 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 525 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 261 | 8 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 791 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 81% |
| Suburb | Idalia 4811 | Cluden 4811 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | oonoonbass.eq.edu.au | – |
The verdict
- •Oonoonba State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 21.2).
- •Oonoonba State School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 791), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.0).
- •Oonoonba State School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 26.
- •Oonoonba State School is a government school while Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School?
On the Success Index, Oonoonba State School ranks higher (47.5 vs 21.2 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 Oonoonba State School and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Idalia and Cluden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oonoonba State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School has 8.7.
How do Oonoonba State School and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School rank in QLD?
Oonoonba State School is 365th of 804 and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.