Back Plains State School vs Manly West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 145 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
Manly West State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Back Plains State School Back Plains QLD | Manly West State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #471 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3422 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 124 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Back Plains 4361 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | backplainsss.eq.edu.au | manlywestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Back Plains State School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 40.0).
- •Back Plains State School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.6).
- •Manly West State School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 28.
- •Back Plains State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -49%).
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 Manly West State School?
On the Success Index, Back Plains State School ranks higher (43.8 vs 40.0 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 Manly West State School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Back Plains and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Back Plains State School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly West State School has 13.6.
How do Back Plains State School and Manly West State School rank in QLD?
Back Plains State School is unranked and Manly West State School is 471st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.