Belgian Gardens State School vs Townsville Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Townsville Central State School
North Ward · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Belgian Gardens State School Belgian Gardens QLD | Townsville Central State School North Ward QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 804 | #669 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1838 of 4,908 | #4411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 595 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 306 | 74 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 26% |
| Suburb | Belgian Gardens 4810 | North Ward 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | belgiangardensss.eq.edu.au | townsvillecentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belgian Gardens State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 26.3).
- •Belgian Gardens State School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belgian Gardens State School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 144.
- •Belgian Gardens State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -30%).
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 Townsville Central State School?
On the Success Index, Belgian Gardens State School ranks higher (61.0 vs 26.3 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 Belgian Gardens State School and Townsville Central State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belgian Gardens and North Ward in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgian Gardens State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville Central State School has 15.2.
How do Belgian Gardens State School and Townsville Central State School rank in QLD?
Belgian Gardens State School is 199th of 804 and Townsville Central State School is 669th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.