Condamine State School vs Darra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 288 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Condamine State School
Condamine · Government primary · Prep-6
35 students · ICSEA 980
Darra State School
Darra · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Condamine State School Condamine QLD | Darra State School Darra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #363 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2868 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 35 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 20 | 93 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Condamine 4416 | Darra 4076 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | condaminess.eq.edu.au | darrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darra State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 42.5).
- •Condamine State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.7).
- •Darra State School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 35.
- •Condamine State School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 5%).
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 Condamine State School better than Darra State School?
On the Success Index, Darra State School ranks higher (47.5 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 Condamine State School and Darra State School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Condamine and Darra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Condamine State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darra State School has 12.7.
How do Condamine State School and Darra State School rank in QLD?
Condamine State School is unranked and Darra State School is 363rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.