Chinchilla State School vs Wallangarra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 274 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 912
Wallangarra State School
Wallangarra · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Chinchilla State School Chinchilla QLD | Wallangarra State School Wallangarra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #612 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4170 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 235 | 12 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 2.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 22% |
| Suburb | Chinchilla 4413 | Wallangarra 4383 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | chinchilss.eq.edu.au | wallangarrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chinchilla State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.4 vs 25.2).
- •Wallangarra State School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.3).
- •Chinchilla State School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 23.
- •Chinchilla State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -52%).
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 Chinchilla State School better than Wallangarra State School?
On the Success Index, Chinchilla State School ranks higher (29.4 vs 25.2 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 Chinchilla State School and Wallangarra State School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Chinchilla and Wallangarra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chinchilla State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallangarra State School has 9.6.
How do Chinchilla State School and Wallangarra State School rank in QLD?
Chinchilla State School is 612th of 804 and Wallangarra State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.