Biboohra State School vs St Thomas' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Biboohra State School
Biboohra · Government primary · Prep-6
72 students · ICSEA 949
St Thomas' School
Mareeba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
431 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Biboohra State School Biboohra QLD | St Thomas' School Mareeba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #416 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3127 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 39 | 213 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Biboohra 4880 | Mareeba 4880 |
| Council area | Mareeba | Mareeba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | biboohrass.eq.edu.au | www.stthomasmareeba.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 32.3).
- •St Thomas' School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biboohra State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •St Thomas' School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 72.
- •Biboohra State School is a government school while St Thomas' School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Biboohra State School better than St Thomas' School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas' School ranks higher (44.4 vs 32.3 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 Biboohra State School and St Thomas' School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Biboohra and Mareeba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Biboohra State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' School has 15.0.
How do Biboohra State School and St Thomas' School rank in QLD?
Biboohra State School is unranked and St Thomas' School is 416th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.