Coalstoun Lakes State School vs Dunkeld State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 410 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coalstoun Lakes State School
Coalstoun Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 1006
Dunkeld State School
Dunkeld · Government primary · Prep-6
7 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Coalstoun Lakes State School Coalstoun Lakes QLD | Dunkeld State School Dunkeld QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 7 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 4 / 3 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coalstoun Lakes 4621 | Dunkeld 4465 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Maranoa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | coalstounlakesss.eq.edu.au | dunkeldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coalstoun Lakes State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 42.5).
- •Coalstoun Lakes State School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 7.
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 Coalstoun Lakes State School better than Dunkeld State School?
On the Success Index, Coalstoun Lakes State School ranks higher (48.3 vs 42.5 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 Coalstoun Lakes State School and Dunkeld State School?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Coalstoun Lakes and Dunkeld in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Coalstoun Lakes State School and Dunkeld State School rank in QLD?
Coalstoun Lakes State School is unranked and Dunkeld State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.