Cawarral State School vs Taranganba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cawarral State School
Cawarral · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 952
Taranganba State School
Taranganba · Government primary · Prep-6
604 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Cawarral State School Cawarral QLD | Taranganba State School Taranganba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #532 of 804 | #617 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3762 of 4,908 | #4198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 604 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 65 | 280 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Cawarral 4702 | Taranganba 4703 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cawarralss.eq.edu.au | taranganbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cawarral State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 29.0).
- •Taranganba State School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cawarral State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Taranganba State School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 135.
- •Cawarral State School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -22%).
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 Cawarral State School better than Taranganba State School?
On the Success Index, Cawarral State School ranks higher (35.1 vs 29.0 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 Cawarral State School and Taranganba State School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Cawarral and Taranganba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cawarral State School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taranganba State School has 14.2.
How do Cawarral State School and Taranganba State School rank in QLD?
Cawarral State School is 532nd of 804 and Taranganba State School is 617th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.