Albert State School vs Tinana State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 899
Tinana State School
Tinana · Government primary · Prep-6
452 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Albert State School Maryborough QLD | Tinana State School Tinana QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #663 of 804 | #526 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4383 of 4,908 | #3730 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 65 | 230 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 37.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 13% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Tinana 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | albertss.eq.edu.au | tinanass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tinana State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.7 vs 26.6).
- •Tinana State School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tinana State School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 126.
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 Albert State School better than Tinana State School?
On the Success Index, Tinana State School ranks higher (35.7 vs 26.6 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 Albert State School and Tinana State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Tinana in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tinana State School has 12.1.
How do Albert State School and Tinana State School rank in QLD?
Albert State School is 663rd of 804 and Tinana State School is 526th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.