William Duncan State School vs Worongary State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
William Duncan State School
Highland Park · Government primary · Prep-6
580 students · ICSEA 975
Worongary State School
Worongary · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | William Duncan State School Highland Park QLD | Worongary State School Worongary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 804 | #456 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3333 of 4,908 | #3359 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 580 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 304 | 250 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 38.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Highland Park 4211 | Worongary 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | williamduncanss.eq.edu.au | worongaryss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.4 vs 41.0).
- •Worongary State School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Duncan State School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 508.
- •William Duncan State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -26%).
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 William Duncan State School better than Worongary 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 William Duncan State School and Worongary State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Worongary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
William Duncan State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Worongary State School has 13.1.
How do William Duncan State School and Worongary State School rank in QLD?
William Duncan State School is 453rd of 804 and Worongary State School is 456th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.