Dalby South State School vs Feluga State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1170 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalby South State School
Dalby · Government primary · Prep-6
487 students · ICSEA 910
Feluga State School
Feluga · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Dalby South State School Dalby QLD | Feluga State School Feluga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #736 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4721 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 487 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 243 | 28 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 18% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Feluga 4854 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | dalbsoutss.eq.edu.au | felugass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Feluga State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 21.2).
- •Dalby South State School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.8).
- •Dalby South State School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 60.
- •Feluga State School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -19%).
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 South State School better than Feluga State School?
On the Success Index, Feluga State School ranks higher (23.1 vs 21.2 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 South State School and Feluga State School?
About 1170 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Feluga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby South State School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Feluga State School has 15.8.
How do Dalby South State School and Feluga State School rank in QLD?
Dalby South State School is 736th of 804 and Feluga State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.