Brooweena State School vs Osborne State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 827 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooweena State School
Brooweena · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 915
Osborne State School
Osborne · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Brooweena State School Brooweena QLD | Osborne State School Osborne QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 17 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 7 | 2 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Brooweena 4620 | Osborne 4806 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brooweenass.eq.edu.au | osborness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Osborne State School scores higher on the Success Index (16.6 vs 14.1).
- •Osborne State School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brooweena State School is the larger school with 17 students compared with 9.
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 Brooweena State School better than Osborne State School?
On the Success Index, Osborne State School ranks higher (16.6 vs 14.1 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 Brooweena State School and Osborne State School?
About 827 km in a straight line, between Brooweena and Osborne in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Brooweena State School and Osborne State School rank in QLD?
Brooweena State School is unranked and Osborne State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.