Belgian Gardens State School vs Garbutt State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belgian Gardens State School
Belgian Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
595 students · ICSEA 1055
Garbutt State School
Garbutt · Government primary · Prep-6
78 students · ICSEA 775
| Measure | Belgian Gardens State School Belgian Gardens QLD | Garbutt State School Garbutt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1838 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 595 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 306 | 35 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 775 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 9.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 82% |
| Suburb | Belgian Gardens 4810 | Garbutt 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | belgiangardensss.eq.edu.au | garbuttss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belgian Gardens State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 21.4).
- •Belgian Gardens State School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 775), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Garbutt State School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.9).
- •Belgian Gardens State School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 78.
- •Belgian Gardens State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
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 Belgian Gardens State School better than Garbutt State School?
On the Success Index, Belgian Gardens State School ranks higher (61.0 vs 21.4 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 Belgian Gardens State School and Garbutt State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belgian Gardens and Garbutt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgian Gardens State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Garbutt State School has 8.4.
How do Belgian Gardens State School and Garbutt State School rank in QLD?
Belgian Gardens State School is 199th of 804 and Garbutt State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.