Chelona State School vs Homebush State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 10.0 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
Homebush State School
Homebush · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Chelona State School Chelona QLD | Homebush State School Homebush QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #634 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4298 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 59 | 22 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Chelona 4740 | Homebush 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | chelonass.eq.edu.au | homebushss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Homebush State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 27.7).
- •Homebush State School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Homebush State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Chelona State School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 37.
- •Chelona State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -24%).
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 Homebush State School?
On the Success Index, Homebush State School ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.7 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 Chelona State School and Homebush State School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Chelona and Homebush in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelona State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Homebush State School has 12.8.
How do Chelona State School and Homebush State School rank in QLD?
Chelona State School is 634th of 804 and Homebush State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.