Annandale State School vs Meringandan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1043 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale State School
Annandale · Government primary · Prep-6
722 students · ICSEA 1019
Meringandan State School
Meringandan West · Government primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Annandale State School Annandale QLD | Meringandan State School Meringandan West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 804 | #290 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2484 of 4,908 | #2475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 722 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 357 | 115 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Meringandan West 4352 |
| Council area | Townsville | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | annandaless.eq.edu.au | meringandanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.0 vs 53.2).
- •Annandale State School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meringandan State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Annandale State School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 260.
- •Meringandan State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
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 Annandale State School better than Meringandan 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 Annandale State School and Meringandan State School?
About 1043 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Meringandan West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meringandan State School has 15.0.
How do Annandale State School and Meringandan State School rank in QLD?
Annandale State School is 293rd of 804 and Meringandan State School is 290th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.