Cambooya State School vs Vale View State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.1 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
Vale View State School
Vale View · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Cambooya State School Cambooya QLD | Vale View State School Vale View QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 46 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 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 34 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cambooya 4358 | Vale View 4352 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambooyass.eq.edu.au | valeviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vale View State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 35.1).
- •Vale View State School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vale View State School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.8).
- •Cambooya State School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 74.
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 Vale View State School?
On the Success Index, Vale View State School ranks higher (45.5 vs 35.1 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 Cambooya State School and Vale View State School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Cambooya and Vale View in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambooya State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vale View State School has 10.9.
How do Cambooya State School and Vale View State School rank in QLD?
Cambooya State School is 531st of 804 and Vale View State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.