Dalby State School vs Our Lady of the Southern Cross College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College
Dalby · Catholic combined · Prep-12
681 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Dalby State School Dalby QLD | Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Dalby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #656 of 804 | #164 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4356 of 4,908 | #797 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 505 | 681 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 242 | 335 / 346 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 46.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 5% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Dalby 4405 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dalbyss.eq.edu.au | www.dalby.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross College scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 26.9).
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross College has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is the larger school with 681 students compared with 505.
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
- •Dalby State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is a catholic 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 State School better than Our Lady of the Southern Cross College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Southern Cross College ranks higher (43.6 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 Our Lady of the Southern Cross College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Dalby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby State School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Southern Cross College has 14.5.
How do Dalby State School and Our Lady of the Southern Cross College rank in QLD?
Dalby State School is 656th of 804 and Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is 164th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.