Cambooya State School vs Wyreema State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.7 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
Wyreema State School
Wyreema · Government primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Cambooya State School Cambooya QLD | Wyreema State School Wyreema QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 804 | #530 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3761 of 4,908 | #3758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 159 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 77 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Cambooya 4358 | Wyreema 4352 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambooyass.eq.edu.au | wyreemass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.1 vs 35.2).
- •Cambooya State School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cambooya State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Wyreema State School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 159.
- •Wyreema State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
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 Wyreema 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 Wyreema State School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cambooya and Wyreema in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambooya State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyreema State School has 13.4.
How do Cambooya State School and Wyreema State School rank in QLD?
Cambooya State School is 531st of 804 and Wyreema State School is 530th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.