Ayr State School vs Halifax State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 161 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ayr State School
Ayr · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 763
Halifax State School
Halifax · Government primary · Prep-6
6 students · ICSEA 758
| Measure | Ayr State School Ayr QLD | Halifax State School Halifax QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 6 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 0 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 763 | 758 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 83% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 58% | 33% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Halifax 4850 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | ayrss.eq.edu.au | halifaxss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ayr State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.7 vs 6.7).
- •Ayr State School has the higher ICSEA (763 vs 758), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ayr State School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 6.
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 Ayr State School better than Halifax State School?
On the Success Index, Ayr State School ranks higher (19.7 vs 6.7 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 Ayr State School and Halifax State School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Halifax in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ayr State School and Halifax State School rank in QLD?
Ayr State School is unranked and Halifax State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.