Balaclava State School vs Toobanna State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 202 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava State School
Mooroobool · Government primary · Prep-6
381 students · ICSEA 797
Toobanna State School
Toobanna · Government primary · Prep-6
18 students · ICSEA 798
| Measure | Balaclava State School Mooroobool QLD | Toobanna State School Toobanna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #700 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4568 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 381 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 195 | 7 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 798 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 33% |
| Suburb | Mooroobool 4870 | Toobanna 4850 |
| Council area | Cairns | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | balaclavass.eq.edu.au | toobannass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balaclava State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.9 vs 7.3).
- •Toobanna State School has the higher ICSEA (798 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balaclava State School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 18.
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 Balaclava State School better than Toobanna State School?
On the Success Index, Balaclava State School ranks higher (23.9 vs 7.3 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 Balaclava State School and Toobanna State School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Mooroobool and Toobanna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Balaclava State School and Toobanna State School rank in QLD?
Balaclava State School is 700th of 804 and Toobanna State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.