Bald Hills State School vs Dayboro State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Hills State School
Bald Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
624 students · ICSEA 1042
Dayboro State School
Dayboro · Government primary · Prep-6
322 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Bald Hills State School Bald Hills QLD | Dayboro State School Dayboro QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 804 | #280 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1792 of 4,908 | #2417 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 624 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 324 | 151 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bald Hills 4036 | Dayboro 4521 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | baldhillss.eq.edu.au | dayboross.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bald Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 53.9).
- •Dayboro State School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bald Hills State School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 322.
- •Bald Hills State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
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 Bald Hills State School better than Dayboro State School?
On the Success Index, Bald Hills State School ranks higher (61.5 vs 53.9 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 Bald Hills State School and Dayboro State School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bald Hills and Dayboro in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bald Hills State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dayboro State School has 15.0.
How do Bald Hills State School and Dayboro State School rank in QLD?
Bald Hills State School is 193rd of 804 and Dayboro State School is 280th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.