Acacia Ridge State School vs Townsville Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Acacia Ridge State School
Acacia Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 930
Townsville Central State School
North Ward · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Acacia Ridge State School Acacia Ridge QLD | Townsville Central State School North Ward QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #588 of 804 | #669 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4053 of 4,908 | #4411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 161 | 74 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 26% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | North Ward 4810 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | acaciaridgess.eq.edu.au | townsvillecentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Acacia Ridge State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 26.3).
- •Acacia Ridge State School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Acacia Ridge State School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 144.
- •Acacia Ridge State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -30%).
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 Acacia Ridge State School better than Townsville Central State School?
On the Success Index, Acacia Ridge State School ranks higher (30.9 vs 26.3 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 Acacia Ridge State School and Townsville Central State School?
About 1121 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and North Ward in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Acacia Ridge State School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville Central State School has 15.2.
How do Acacia Ridge State School and Townsville Central State School rank in QLD?
Acacia Ridge State School is 588th of 804 and Townsville Central State School is 669th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.