Bloomsbury State School vs Dalby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 770 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomsbury State School
Bloomsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
44 students · ICSEA 942
Dalby State School
Dalby · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Bloomsbury State School Bloomsbury QLD | Dalby State School Dalby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #656 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 44 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 22 | 263 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bloomsbury 4799 | Dalby 4405 |
| Council area | Mackay | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bloomsbuss.eq.edu.au | dalbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bloomsbury State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.4 vs 26.9).
- •Bloomsbury State School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Dalby State School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 44.
- •Bloomsbury State School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -15%).
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 Bloomsbury State School better than Dalby State School?
On the Success Index, Bloomsbury State School ranks higher (29.4 vs 26.9 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 Bloomsbury State School and Dalby State School?
About 770 km in a straight line, between Bloomsbury and Dalby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bloomsbury State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalby State School has 16.6.
How do Bloomsbury State School and Dalby State School rank in QLD?
Bloomsbury State School is unranked and Dalby State School is 656th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.