Sherwood State School vs Wellers Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood State School
Sherwood · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1139
Wellers Hill State School
Tarragindi · Government primary · Prep-6
762 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Sherwood State School Sherwood QLD | Wellers Hill State School Tarragindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 804 | #22 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 4,908 | #296 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 323 | 381 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 52.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sherwood 4075 | Tarragindi 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sherwoodss.eq.edu.au | wellhillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wellers Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 74.5).
- •Wellers Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Wellers Hill State School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 630.
- •Sherwood State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
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 Sherwood State School better than Wellers Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Wellers Hill State School ranks higher (78.4 vs 74.5 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 Sherwood State School and Wellers Hill State School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Sherwood and Tarragindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sherwood State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellers Hill State School has 14.5.
How do Sherwood State School and Wellers Hill State School rank in QLD?
Sherwood State School is 49th of 804 and Wellers Hill State School is 22nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.