Richmond State School vs Wondai State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1086 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond State School
Richmond · Government combined · Prep-10
111 students · ICSEA 885
Wondai State School
Wondai · Government combined · Prep-9
141 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Richmond State School Richmond QLD | Wondai State School Wondai QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 275 | #215 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1121 of 1,259 | #1036 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 111 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 53 | 68 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 38% |
| Suburb | Richmond 4822 | Wondai 4606 |
| Council area | Richmond | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | richmondss.eq.edu.au | wondaiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wondai State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 27.8).
- •Richmond State School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.1).
- •Wondai State School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 111.
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 Richmond State School better than Wondai State School?
On the Success Index, Wondai State School ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.8 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 Richmond State School and Wondai State School?
About 1086 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Wondai in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond State School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondai State School has 10.1.
How do Richmond State School and Wondai State School rank in QLD?
Richmond State School is 238th of 275 and Wondai State School is 215th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.