Back Plains State School vs Goombungee State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 66 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
Goombungee State School
Goombungee · Government primary · Prep-6
80 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Back Plains State School Back Plains QLD | Goombungee State School Goombungee QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #420 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3149 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Back Plains 4361 | Goombungee 4354 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | backplainsss.eq.edu.au | goombungeess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.8 vs 44.0).
- •Back Plains State School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.9).
- •Goombungee State School is the larger school with 80 students compared with 28.
- •Back Plains State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -14%).
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 Goombungee 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 Back Plains State School and Goombungee State School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Back Plains and Goombungee in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Back Plains State School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goombungee State School has 12.9.
How do Back Plains State School and Goombungee State School rank in QLD?
Back Plains State School is unranked and Goombungee State School is 420th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.