Baralaba State School vs Western Cape College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1532 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baralaba State School
Baralaba · Government combined · Prep-10
111 students · ICSEA 809
Western Cape College
Rocky Point · Government combined · Prep-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 820
| Measure | Baralaba State School Baralaba QLD | Western Cape College Rocky Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 275 | #261 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1122 of 1,259 | #1192 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 111 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 62 | 502 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 809 | 820 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 100.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 81.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 61% |
| Suburb | Baralaba 4702 | Rocky Point 4874 |
| Council area | Banana | Weipa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | baralabass.eq.edu.au | westerncapecollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Baralaba State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 24.3).
- •Western Cape College has the higher ICSEA (820 vs 809), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Cape College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 111.
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 Baralaba State School better than Western Cape College?
On the Success Index, Baralaba State School ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.3 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 Baralaba State School and Western Cape College?
About 1532 km in a straight line, between Baralaba and Rocky Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baralaba State School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Cape College has 10.1.
How do Baralaba State School and Western Cape College rank in QLD?
Baralaba State School is 239th of 275 and Western Cape College is 261st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.