Coolabunia State School vs Nanango State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolabunia State School
Coolabunia · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 966
Nanango State School
Nanango · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Coolabunia State School Coolabunia QLD | Nanango State School Nanango QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 804 | #674 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3589 of 4,908 | #4441 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 121 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 56 | 159 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 20% |
| Suburb | Coolabunia 4610 | Nanango 4615 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coolabuniass.eq.edu.au | nanangoss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coolabunia State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 25.9).
- •Coolabunia State School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nanango State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Nanango State School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 121.
- •Coolabunia State School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -16%).
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 Coolabunia State School better than Nanango State School?
On the Success Index, Coolabunia State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 25.9 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 Coolabunia State School and Nanango State School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Coolabunia and Nanango in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolabunia State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nanango State School has 13.0.
How do Coolabunia State School and Nanango State School rank in QLD?
Coolabunia State School is 505th of 804 and Nanango State School is 674th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.