Cooroy State School vs Dunkeld State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 486 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooroy State School
Cooroy · Government primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 1006
Dunkeld State School
Dunkeld · Government primary · Prep-6
7 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Cooroy State School Cooroy QLD | Dunkeld State School Dunkeld QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #436 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3249 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 336 | 7 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 164 | 4 / 3 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 1.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Dunkeld 4465 |
| Council area | Noosa | Maranoa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | cooroyss.eq.edu.au | dunkeldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (42.5 vs 42.5).
- •Cooroy State School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 7.
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 Cooroy State School better than Dunkeld 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 Cooroy State School and Dunkeld State School?
About 486 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Dunkeld in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cooroy State School and Dunkeld State School rank in QLD?
Cooroy State School is 436th of 804 and Dunkeld State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.