Calliope State School vs Torbanlea State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 205 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calliope State School
Calliope · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 937
Torbanlea State School
Torbanlea · Government primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Calliope State School Calliope QLD | Torbanlea State School Torbanlea QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #763 of 804 | #662 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4800 of 4,908 | #4381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 233 | 61 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 8.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Calliope 4680 | Torbanlea 4662 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | calliopess.eq.edu.au | torbanleass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Torbanlea State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 19.4).
- •Torbanlea State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.2).
- •Calliope State School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 106.
- •Calliope State School has grown faster over five years (-28% vs -47%).
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 Calliope State School better than Torbanlea State School?
On the Success Index, Torbanlea State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 19.4 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 Calliope State School and Torbanlea State School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Calliope and Torbanlea in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calliope State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torbanlea State School has 11.9.
How do Calliope State School and Torbanlea State School rank in QLD?
Calliope State School is 763rd of 804 and Torbanlea State School is 662nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.