Biloela State School vs Thangool State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Biloela State School
Biloela · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 901
Thangool State School
Thangool · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Biloela State School Biloela QLD | Thangool State School Thangool QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #769 of 804 | #543 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4816 of 4,908 | #3842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 163 | 74 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 5% |
| Suburb | Biloela 4715 | Thangool 4716 |
| Council area | Banana | Banana |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | biloelass.eq.edu.au | thangoolss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thangool State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 19.0).
- •Thangool State School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biloela State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Biloela State School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 156.
- •Thangool State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -23%).
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 Biloela State School better than Thangool State School?
On the Success Index, Thangool State School ranks higher (34.0 vs 19.0 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 Biloela State School and Thangool State School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Biloela and Thangool in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Biloela State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thangool State School has 14.6.
How do Biloela State School and Thangool State School rank in QLD?
Biloela State School is 769th of 804 and Thangool State School is 543rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.