Dalby South State School vs Richlands East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 173 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
Richlands East State School
Inala · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Dalby South State School Dalby QLD | Richlands East State School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #736 of 804 | #665 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4721 of 4,908 | #4393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 487 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 243 | 240 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 16% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dalbsoutss.eq.edu.au | richlandseastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richlands East State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 21.2).
- •Dalby South State School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Richlands East State School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 487.
- •Richlands East State School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Richlands East State School?
On the Success Index, Richlands East State School ranks higher (26.5 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 Richlands East State School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby South State School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richlands East State School has 13.6.
How do Dalby South State School and Richlands East State School rank in QLD?
Dalby South State School is 736th of 804 and Richlands East State School is 665th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.