Dallarnil State School vs Darlington State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 329 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dallarnil State School
Dallarnil · Government primary · Prep-6
12 students · ICSEA 1023
Darlington State School
Darlington · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Dallarnil State School Dallarnil QLD | Darlington State School Darlington QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 12 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 6 | 9 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | – | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Dallarnil 4621 | Darlington 4285 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dallarniss.eq.edu.au | darlingtonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dallarnil State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 54.1).
- •Darlington State School is the larger school with 22 students compared with 12.
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 Dallarnil State School better than Darlington State School?
On the Success Index, Dallarnil State School ranks higher (57.4 vs 54.1 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 Dallarnil State School and Darlington State School?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Dallarnil and Darlington in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dallarnil State School and Darlington State School rank in QLD?
Dallarnil State School is unranked and Darlington State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.