Blackwater North State School vs Osborne State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 458 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater North State School
Blackwater · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 916
Osborne State School
Osborne · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Blackwater North State School Blackwater QLD | Osborne State School Osborne QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #696 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4553 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 446 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 231 | 2 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 11% |
| Suburb | Blackwater 4717 | Osborne 4806 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | blackwaternorthss.eq.edu.au | osborness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackwater North State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 16.6).
- •Blackwater North State School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 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 Blackwater North State School better than Osborne State School?
On the Success Index, Blackwater North State School ranks higher (24.0 vs 16.6 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 Blackwater North State School and Osborne State School?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Blackwater and Osborne in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Blackwater North State School and Osborne State School rank in QLD?
Blackwater North State School is 696th of 804 and Osborne State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.