Aitkenvale State School vs Millaa Millaa State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 233 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitkenvale State School
Aitkenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 870
Millaa Millaa State School
Millaa Millaa · Government primary · Prep-6
35 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Aitkenvale State School Aitkenvale QLD | Millaa Millaa State School Millaa Millaa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #725 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4681 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 366 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 191 | 8 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 34% |
| Suburb | Aitkenvale 4814 | Millaa Millaa 4886 |
| Council area | Townsville | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au | millaamillaass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.0 vs 21.6).
- •Millaa Millaa State School has the higher ICSEA (871 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aitkenvale State School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 35.
- •Aitkenvale State School has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -46%).
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 Aitkenvale State School better than Millaa Millaa 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 Aitkenvale State School and Millaa Millaa State School?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Aitkenvale and Millaa Millaa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitkenvale State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millaa Millaa State School has 11.7.
How do Aitkenvale State School and Millaa Millaa State School rank in QLD?
Aitkenvale State School is 725th of 804 and Millaa Millaa State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.