Dalby State School vs Yarrabilba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 195 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
Yarrabilba State School
Yarrabilba · Government primary · Prep-6
857 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Dalby State School Dalby QLD | Yarrabilba State School Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #656 of 804 | #603 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4356 of 4,908 | #4102 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 505 | 857 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 242 | 407 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 55.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 13% |
| Suburb | Dalby 4405 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dalbyss.eq.edu.au | yarrabilbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yarrabilba State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 26.9).
- •Yarrabilba State School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Yarrabilba State School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 505.
- •Yarrabilba State School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Yarrabilba State School?
On the Success Index, Yarrabilba State School ranks higher (30.3 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 Yarrabilba State School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Dalby and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalby State School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabilba State School has 15.4.
How do Dalby State School and Yarrabilba State School rank in QLD?
Dalby State School is 656th of 804 and Yarrabilba State School is 603rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.