Ballandean State School vs Glen Aplin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballandean State School
Ballandean · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 992
Glen Aplin State School
Glen Aplin · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Ballandean State School Ballandean QLD | Glen Aplin State School Glen Aplin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 33 | 14 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | -62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ballandean 4382 | Glen Aplin 4381 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ballandeanss.eq.edu.au | glenaplinss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballandean State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 24.7).
- •Ballandean State School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Aplin State School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.8).
- •Ballandean State School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 31.
- •Ballandean State School has grown faster over five years (88% vs -62%).
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 Ballandean State School better than Glen Aplin State School?
On the Success Index, Ballandean State School ranks higher (46.4 vs 24.7 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 Ballandean State School and Glen Aplin State School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Ballandean and Glen Aplin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballandean State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen Aplin State School has 8.6.
How do Ballandean State School and Glen Aplin State School rank in QLD?
Ballandean State School is unranked and Glen Aplin State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.