Chelona State School vs Minimbah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 755 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
Minimbah State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
668 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Chelona State School Chelona QLD | Minimbah State School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #634 of 804 | #627 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4298 of 4,908 | #4266 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 668 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 59 | 320 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Chelona 4740 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Mackay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | chelonass.eq.edu.au | minimbahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.7 vs 28.1).
- •Minimbah State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Minimbah State School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 102.
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 Minimbah 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 Minimbah State School?
About 755 km in a straight line, between Chelona and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelona State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Minimbah State School has 13.3.
How do Chelona State School and Minimbah State School rank in QLD?
Chelona State School is 634th of 804 and Minimbah State School is 627th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.