Cameron Downs State School vs Gabbinbar State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1041 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Downs State School
Tangorin · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 1010
Gabbinbar State School
Centenary Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Cameron Downs State School Tangorin QLD | Gabbinbar State School Centenary Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #302 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 10 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 2 | 179 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Tangorin 4821 | Centenary Heights 4350 |
| Council area | Flinders (Qld) | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | camerondownsss.eq.edu.au | gabbinbarss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gabbinbar State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 51.1).
- •Gabbinbar State School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 10.
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 Cameron Downs State School better than Gabbinbar State School?
On the Success Index, Gabbinbar State School ranks higher (52.3 vs 51.1 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 Cameron Downs State School and Gabbinbar State School?
About 1041 km in a straight line, between Tangorin and Centenary Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cameron Downs State School and Gabbinbar State School rank in QLD?
Cameron Downs State School is unranked and Gabbinbar State School is 302nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.