Coalstoun Lakes State School vs Glamorgan Vale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 224 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
Glamorgan Vale State School
Glamorgan Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Coalstoun Lakes State School Coalstoun Lakes QLD | Glamorgan Vale State School Glamorgan Vale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #337 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 39 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Coalstoun Lakes 4621 | Glamorgan Vale 4306 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coalstounlakesss.eq.edu.au | glamorganvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.3 vs 49.2).
- •Coalstoun Lakes State School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coalstoun Lakes State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.4).
- •Glamorgan Vale State School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 28.
- •Glamorgan Vale State School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 17%).
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 Glamorgan Vale 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 Coalstoun Lakes State School and Glamorgan Vale State School?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Coalstoun Lakes and Glamorgan Vale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coalstoun Lakes State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glamorgan Vale State School has 17.4.
How do Coalstoun Lakes State School and Glamorgan Vale State School rank in QLD?
Coalstoun Lakes State School is unranked and Glamorgan Vale State School is 337th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.