Dalby State High School vs Dalby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalby State High School
Dalby · Government high school · 7-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 946
Dalby State School
Dalby · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Dalby State High School Dalby QLD | Dalby State School Dalby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 269 | #656 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1111 of 1,472 | #4356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,090 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 533 | 263 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 157 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.7 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.3 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 20% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Dalby 4405 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dalbyshs.eq.edu.au | dalbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dalby State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 26.9).
- •Dalby State High School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalby State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.6).
- •Dalby State High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 505.
- •Dalby State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
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 State High School better than Dalby State School?
On the Success Index, Dalby State High School ranks higher (33.1 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 State High School and Dalby State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Dalby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby State High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalby State School has 16.6.
How do Dalby State High School and Dalby State School rank in QLD?
Dalby State High School is 185th of 269 and Dalby State School is 656th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.