Alloway State School vs Capella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 489 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alloway State School
Alloway · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 938
Capella State School
Capella · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Alloway State School Alloway QLD | Capella State School Capella QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #596 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4077 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 63 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 38 | 87 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | Alloway 4670 | Capella 4723 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | allowayss.eq.edu.au | capellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.9 vs 30.5).
- •Capella State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 63.
- •Alloway State School has grown faster over five years (54% vs 15%).
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 Alloway State School better than Capella 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 Alloway State School and Capella State School?
About 489 km in a straight line, between Alloway and Capella in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alloway State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Capella State School has 13.6.
How do Alloway State School and Capella State School rank in QLD?
Alloway State School is unranked and Capella State School is 596th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.