Coningsby State School vs Farleigh State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coningsby State School
Farleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 944
Farleigh State School
Farleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Coningsby State School Farleigh QLD | Farleigh State School Farleigh QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 40 | 10 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 31% |
| Suburb | Farleigh 4741 | Farleigh 4741 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coningsbyss.eq.edu.au | farleighss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.8 vs 31.5).
- •Coningsby State School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Farleigh State School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.8).
- •Coningsby State School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 32.
- •Coningsby State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -61%).
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 Coningsby State School better than Farleigh 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 Coningsby State School and Farleigh State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Farleigh and Farleigh in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coningsby State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Farleigh State School has 9.1.
How do Coningsby State School and Farleigh State School rank in QLD?
Coningsby State School is unranked and Farleigh State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.