Brigalow State School vs Hambledon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1209 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigalow State School
Brigalow · Government primary · Prep-6
24 students · ICSEA 865
Hambledon State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
378 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | Brigalow State School Brigalow QLD | Hambledon State School Edmonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #793 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 12 | 176 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 40% |
| Suburb | Brigalow 4412 | Edmonton 4869 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brigalowss.eq.edu.au | hambledonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brigalow State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.6 vs 15.3).
- •Brigalow State School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 12.5).
- •Hambledon State School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 24.
- •Brigalow State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -36%).
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 Brigalow State School better than Hambledon State School?
On the Success Index, Brigalow State School ranks higher (20.6 vs 15.3 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 Brigalow State School and Hambledon State School?
About 1209 km in a straight line, between Brigalow and Edmonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigalow State School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hambledon State School has 12.5.
How do Brigalow State School and Hambledon State School rank in QLD?
Brigalow State School is unranked and Hambledon State School is 793rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.