Cambooya State School vs Wheatvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 51 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
Wheatvale State School
Wheatvale · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Cambooya State School Cambooya QLD | Wheatvale State School Wheatvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 33 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 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 21 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cambooya 4358 | Wheatvale 4370 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambooyass.eq.edu.au | wheatvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cambooya State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 33.4).
- •Cambooya State School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 37.
- •Cambooya State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
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 Wheatvale State School?
On the Success Index, Cambooya State School ranks higher (35.1 vs 33.4 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 Cambooya State School and Wheatvale State School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Cambooya and Wheatvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambooya State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wheatvale State School has 12.8.
How do Cambooya State School and Wheatvale State School rank in QLD?
Cambooya State School is 531st of 804 and Wheatvale State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.