Coningsby State School vs Walkerston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.4 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
Walkerston State School
Walkerston · Government primary · Prep-6
306 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Coningsby State School Farleigh QLD | Walkerston State School Walkerston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #753 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 40 | 141 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 13% |
| Suburb | Farleigh 4741 | Walkerston 4751 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coningsbyss.eq.edu.au | walkerstonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coningsby State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 20.3).
- •Walkerston State School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coningsby State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •Walkerston State School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 71.
- •Coningsby State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -3%).
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 Walkerston State School?
On the Success Index, Coningsby State School ranks higher (30.8 vs 20.3 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 Coningsby State School and Walkerston State School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Farleigh and Walkerston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coningsby State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walkerston State School has 17.1.
How do Coningsby State School and Walkerston State School rank in QLD?
Coningsby State School is unranked and Walkerston State School is 753rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.