Dakabin State School vs Northpine Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dakabin State School
Kallangur · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 958
Northpine Christian College
Dakabin · Independent combined · Prep-12
952 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Dakabin State School Kallangur QLD | Northpine Christian College Dakabin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #572 of 804 | #110 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3986 of 4,908 | #575 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 529 | 952 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 275 | 440 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 78 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 64 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 73.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 31.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kallangur 4503 | Dakabin 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dakabinss.eq.edu.au | www.northpine.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northpine Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 31.9).
- •Northpine Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northpine Christian College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 529.
- •Northpine Christian College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
- •Dakabin State School is a government school while Northpine Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Dakabin State School better than Northpine Christian College?
On the Success Index, Northpine Christian College ranks higher (53.7 vs 31.9 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 Dakabin State School and Northpine Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kallangur and Dakabin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dakabin State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northpine Christian College has 13.0.
How do Dakabin State School and Northpine Christian College rank in QLD?
Dakabin State School is 572nd of 804 and Northpine Christian College is 110th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.