Dalby State School vs Kulpi State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalby State School
Dalby · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 942
Kulpi State School
Kulpi · Government primary · Prep-6
35 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Dalby State School Dalby QLD | Kulpi State School Kulpi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #656 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4356 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 505 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 242 | 16 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 9% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Kulpi 4352 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dalbyss.eq.edu.au | kulpss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kulpi State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 26.9).
- •Kulpi State School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kulpi State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Dalby State School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 35.
- •Kulpi State School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 School better than Kulpi State School?
On the Success Index, Kulpi State School ranks higher (30.4 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 School and Kulpi State School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Kulpi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby State School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kulpi State School has 13.5.
How do Dalby State School and Kulpi State School rank in QLD?
Dalby State School is 656th of 804 and Kulpi State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.