Augathella State School vs Chinchilla State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 417 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Augathella State School
Augathella · Government primary · Prep-6
36 students · ICSEA 912
Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Augathella State School Augathella QLD | Chinchilla State School Chinchilla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #612 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 36 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 16 | 218 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 26% |
| Suburb | Augathella 4477 | Chinchilla 4413 |
| Council area | Murweh | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | augathellass.eq.edu.au | chinchilss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.0 vs 29.4).
- •Augathella State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.3).
- •Chinchilla State School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 36.
- •Chinchilla State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -25%).
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 Augathella State School better than Chinchilla 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 Augathella State School and Chinchilla State School?
About 417 km in a straight line, between Augathella and Chinchilla in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Augathella State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chinchilla State School has 13.3.
How do Augathella State School and Chinchilla State School rank in QLD?
Augathella State School is unranked and Chinchilla State School is 612th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.