Chelona State School vs Walkerston 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.
Chelona State School
Chelona · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 949
Walkerston State School
Walkerston · Government primary · Prep-6
306 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Chelona State School Chelona QLD | Walkerston State School Walkerston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #634 of 804 | #753 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4298 of 4,908 | #4768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 59 | 141 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Chelona 4740 | Walkerston 4751 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chelonass.eq.edu.au | walkerstonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chelona State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 20.3).
- •Chelona State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Walkerston State School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 102.
- •Walkerston State School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Walkerston State School?
On the Success Index, Chelona State School ranks higher (27.7 vs 20.3 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 Walkerston State School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Chelona and Walkerston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelona State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walkerston State School has 17.1.
How do Chelona State School and Walkerston State School rank in QLD?
Chelona State School is 634th of 804 and Walkerston State School is 753rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.