Cambooya State School vs Pindi Pindi State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 824 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambooya State School
Cambooya · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 958
Pindi Pindi State School
Pindi Pindi · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Cambooya State School Cambooya QLD | Pindi Pindi State School Pindi Pindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3761 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 159 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 8 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cambooya 4358 | Pindi Pindi 4798 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cambooyass.eq.edu.au | pindipindiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.1 vs 34.3).
- •Pindi Pindi State School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.8).
- •Cambooya State School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 25.
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 Cambooya State School better than Pindi Pindi 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 Cambooya State School and Pindi Pindi State School?
About 824 km in a straight line, between Cambooya and Pindi Pindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambooya State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pindi Pindi State School has 8.6.
How do Cambooya State School and Pindi Pindi State School rank in QLD?
Cambooya State School is 531st of 804 and Pindi Pindi State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.