Bollon State School vs Carbrook State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 568 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bollon State School
Bollon · Government primary · Prep-6
14 students · ICSEA 1008
Carbrook State School
Carbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Bollon State School Bollon QLD | Carbrook State School Carbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #390 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3006 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 14 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 7 | 152 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bollon 4488 | Carbrook 4130 |
| Council area | Balonne | Logan |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | bollonss.eq.edu.au | carbrookss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bollon State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 45.9).
- •Carbrook State School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 14.
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 Bollon State School better than Carbrook State School?
On the Success Index, Bollon State School ranks higher (52.7 vs 45.9 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 Bollon State School and Carbrook State School?
About 568 km in a straight line, between Bollon and Carbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bollon State School and Carbrook State School rank in QLD?
Bollon State School is unranked and Carbrook State School is 390th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.