Chelona State School vs Dundula State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chelona State School
Chelona · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 949
Dundula State School
Bakers Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Chelona State School Chelona QLD | Dundula State School Bakers Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #634 of 804 | #644 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4298 of 4,908 | #4334 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 59 | 65 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 17% |
| Suburb | Chelona 4740 | Bakers Creek 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chelonass.eq.edu.au | dundulass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.7 vs 27.2).
- •Chelona State School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chelona State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Dundula State School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 102.
- •Dundula State School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -11%).
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 Chelona State School better than Dundula 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 Chelona State School and Dundula State School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Chelona and Bakers Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelona State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dundula State School has 15.4.
How do Chelona State School and Dundula State School rank in QLD?
Chelona State School is 634th of 804 and Dundula State School is 644th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.