Bloomsbury State School vs Yarrabilba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 913 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
Yarrabilba State School
Yarrabilba · Government primary · Prep-6
857 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Bloomsbury State School Bloomsbury QLD | Yarrabilba State School Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #603 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4102 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 44 | 857 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 22 | 407 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 55.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bloomsbury 4799 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Mackay | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bloomsbuss.eq.edu.au | yarrabilbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.4 vs 30.3).
- •Yarrabilba State School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 44.
- •Bloomsbury State School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 0%).
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 Yarrabilba State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bloomsbury State School and Yarrabilba State School?
About 913 km in a straight line, between Bloomsbury and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bloomsbury State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabilba State School has 15.4.
How do Bloomsbury State School and Yarrabilba State School rank in QLD?
Bloomsbury State School is unranked and Yarrabilba State School is 603rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.