Brigalow State School vs Murgon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 133 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
Murgon State School
Murgon · Government primary · Prep-6
108 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | Brigalow State School Brigalow QLD | Murgon State School Murgon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #676 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4451 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 12 | 61 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 47% |
| Suburb | Brigalow 4412 | Murgon 4605 |
| Council area | Western Downs | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | brigalowss.eq.edu.au | murgonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murgon State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 20.6).
- •Brigalow State School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 7.6).
- •Murgon State School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 24.
- •Brigalow State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -49%).
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 Murgon State School?
On the Success Index, Murgon State School ranks higher (25.7 vs 20.6 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 Murgon State School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Brigalow and Murgon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigalow State School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murgon State School has 7.6.
How do Brigalow State School and Murgon State School rank in QLD?
Brigalow State School is unranked and Murgon State School is 676th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.