Dalby Christian College vs Dalby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalby Christian College
Dalby · Independent combined · Prep-12
419 students · ICSEA 1009
Dalby State School
Dalby · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Dalby Christian College Dalby QLD | Dalby State School Dalby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 275 | #656 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #865 of 1,259 | #4356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 419 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 207 | 263 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 20% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Dalby 4405 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dalbycc.qld.edu.au/ | dalbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dalby Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 26.9).
- •Dalby Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalby Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Dalby State School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 419.
- •Dalby Christian College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -15%).
- •Dalby Christian College is a independent school while Dalby State School is a government 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 Dalby Christian College better than Dalby State School?
On the Success Index, Dalby Christian College ranks higher (39.8 vs 26.9 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 Dalby Christian College and Dalby State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Dalby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby Christian College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalby State School has 16.6.
How do Dalby Christian College and Dalby State School rank in QLD?
Dalby Christian College is 184th of 275 and Dalby State School is 656th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.