Albany Hills State School vs Toowoomba East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 102 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Hills State School
Albany Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
829 students · ICSEA 1068
Toowoomba East State School
East Toowoomba · Government primary · Prep-6
867 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Albany Hills State School Albany Creek QLD | Toowoomba East State School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 804 | #131 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2022 of 4,908 | #1320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 829 | 867 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 422 | 413 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 118 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | albahillss.eq.edu.au | toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowoomba East State School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 58.8).
- •Albany Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albany Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Toowoomba East State School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 829.
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 Albany Hills State School better than Toowoomba East State School?
On the Success Index, Toowoomba East State School ranks higher (66.7 vs 58.8 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 Albany Hills State School and Toowoomba East State School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Hills State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba East State School has 16.5.
How do Albany Hills State School and Toowoomba East State School rank in QLD?
Albany Hills State School is 227th of 804 and Toowoomba East State School is 131st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.