Bentley Park College vs Dimbulah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 68 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Park College
Bentley Park · Government combined · Prep-12
1,771 students · ICSEA 869
Dimbulah State School
Dimbulah · Government combined · Prep-10
121 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | Bentley Park College Bentley Park QLD | Dimbulah State School Dimbulah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 275 | #252 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1189 of 1,259 | #1173 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 1,771 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 836 / 935 | 48 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 231 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 869 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.8 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 28% |
| Suburb | Bentley Park 4869 | Dimbulah 4872 |
| Council area | Cairns | Mareeba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bentleyparkcollege.eq.edu.au | dimbulahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dimbulah State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 24.6).
- •Dimbulah State School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.1).
- •Bentley Park College is the larger school with 1,771 students compared with 121.
- •Bentley Park College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -6%).
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 Bentley Park College better than Dimbulah State School?
On the Success Index, Dimbulah State School ranks higher (25.7 vs 24.6 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 Bentley Park College and Dimbulah State School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Bentley Park and Dimbulah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentley Park College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dimbulah State School has 9.2.
How do Bentley Park College and Dimbulah State School rank in QLD?
Bentley Park College is 259th of 275 and Dimbulah State School is 252nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.