Abercorn State School vs Glamorgan Vale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 304 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abercorn State School
Abercorn · Government primary · Prep-6
27 students · ICSEA 1005
Glamorgan Vale State School
Glamorgan Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Abercorn State School Abercorn QLD | Glamorgan Vale State School Glamorgan Vale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #337 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 27 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 17 | 39 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Abercorn 4627 | Glamorgan Vale 4306 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | abercornss.eq.edu.au | glamorganvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glamorgan Vale State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 44.1).
- •Abercorn State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.4).
- •Glamorgan Vale State School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 27.
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 Abercorn State School better than Glamorgan Vale State School?
On the Success Index, Glamorgan Vale State School ranks higher (49.2 vs 44.1 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 Abercorn State School and Glamorgan Vale State School?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Abercorn and Glamorgan Vale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abercorn State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glamorgan Vale State School has 17.4.
How do Abercorn State School and Glamorgan Vale State School rank in QLD?
Abercorn State School is unranked and Glamorgan Vale State School is 337th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.