Back Plains State School vs Bargara State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 348 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Back Plains State School
Back Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 992
Bargara State School
Mon Repos · Government primary · Prep-6
385 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Back Plains State School Back Plains QLD | Bargara State School Mon Repos QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #388 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2992 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 176 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Back Plains 4361 | Mon Repos 4670 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | backplainsss.eq.edu.au | bargarass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bargara State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 43.8).
- •Back Plains State School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.9).
- •Bargara State School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 28.
- •Back Plains State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 0%).
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 Back Plains State School better than Bargara State School?
On the Success Index, Bargara State School ranks higher (46.1 vs 43.8 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 Back Plains State School and Bargara State School?
About 348 km in a straight line, between Back Plains and Mon Repos in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Back Plains State School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bargara State School has 13.9.
How do Back Plains State School and Bargara State School rank in QLD?
Back Plains State School is unranked and Bargara State School is 388th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.