Redlynch State College vs Whitfield State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redlynch State College
Redlynch · Government combined · Prep-12
1,834 students · ICSEA 1007
Whitfield State School
Whitfield · Government primary · Prep-6
774 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Redlynch State College Redlynch QLD | Whitfield State School Whitfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 275 | #473 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #860 of 1,259 | #3432 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,834 | 774 |
| Girls / boys | 894 / 940 | 393 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.1 | 49.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 23% |
| Suburb | Redlynch 4870 | Whitfield 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | redlynchsc.eq.edu.au | whitfieldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.1 vs 39.9).
- •Redlynch State College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redlynch State College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Redlynch State College is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 774.
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 Redlynch State College better than Whitfield 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 Redlynch State College and Whitfield State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Redlynch and Whitfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redlynch State College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitfield State School has 15.8.
How do Redlynch State College and Whitfield State School rank in QLD?
Redlynch State College is 181st of 275 and Whitfield State School is 473rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.