Cunnamulla P-12 State School vs Normanton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1248 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cunnamulla P-12 State School
Cunnamulla · Government combined · Prep-12
129 students · ICSEA 697
Normanton State School
Normanton · Government combined · Prep-10
149 students · ICSEA 702
| Measure | Cunnamulla P-12 State School Cunnamulla QLD | Normanton State School Normanton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 275 | #234 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1217 of 1,259 | #1109 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 129 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 75 | 68 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 697 | 702 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 83% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 88% | 86% |
| Suburb | Cunnamulla 4490 | Normanton 4890 |
| Council area | Paroo | Carpentaria |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | cunnamullap12ss.eq.edu.au | normantonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Normanton State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.4 vs 22.3).
- •Normanton State School has the higher ICSEA (702 vs 697), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Normanton State School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 7.9).
- •Normanton State School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 129.
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 Cunnamulla P-12 State School better than Normanton State School?
On the Success Index, Normanton State School ranks higher (28.4 vs 22.3 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 Cunnamulla P-12 State School and Normanton State School?
About 1248 km in a straight line, between Cunnamulla and Normanton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cunnamulla P-12 State School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Normanton State School has 7.0.
How do Cunnamulla P-12 State School and Normanton State School rank in QLD?
Cunnamulla P-12 State School is 267th of 275 and Normanton State School is 234th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.