Bribie Island State School vs Dalby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 188 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bribie Island State School
Bongaree · Government primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 942
Dalby State School
Dalby · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Bribie Island State School Bongaree QLD | Dalby State School Dalby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #655 of 804 | #656 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4355 of 4,908 | #4356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 427 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 229 | 263 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bongaree 4507 | Dalby 4405 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bribieislandss.eq.edu.au | dalbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.9 vs 26.9).
- •Bribie Island State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.6).
- •Dalby State School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 427.
- •Dalby State School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -27%).
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 Bribie Island State School better than Dalby 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 Bribie Island State School and Dalby State School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Bongaree and Dalby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bribie Island State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalby State School has 16.6.
How do Bribie Island State School and Dalby State School rank in QLD?
Bribie Island State School is 655th of 804 and Dalby State School is 656th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.