Riverside Adventist School vs Tec-NQ
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Adventist School
Aitkenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 1011
Tec-NQ
Douglas · Independent high school · 10-12
375 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Riverside Adventist School Aitkenvale QLD | Tec-NQ Douglas QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #139 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #872 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 61 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 31 | 78 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 53.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 15% |
| Suburb | Aitkenvale 4814 | Douglas 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au | www.tecnq.com.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 43.5).
- •Riverside Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Tec-NQ is the larger school with 375 students compared with 61.
- •Riverside Adventist School has grown faster over five years (74% vs 16%).
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 Riverside Adventist School better than Tec-NQ?
On the Success Index, Riverside Adventist School ranks higher (54.0 vs 43.5 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 Riverside Adventist School and Tec-NQ?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aitkenvale and Douglas in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverside Adventist School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tec-NQ has 12.6.
How do Riverside Adventist School and Tec-NQ rank in QLD?
Riverside Adventist School is unranked and Tec-NQ is 139th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.