Darling Heights State School vs Middle Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Heights State School
Darling Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 944
Middle Ridge State School
Middle Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
735 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Darling Heights State School Darling Heights QLD | Middle Ridge State School Middle Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #568 of 804 | #230 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3961 of 4,908 | #2051 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 607 | 735 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 300 | 361 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Darling Heights 4350 | Middle Ridge 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | darlingheightsss.eq.edu.au | middleridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Middle Ridge State School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 32.3).
- •Middle Ridge State School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darling Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •Middle Ridge State School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 607.
- •Middle Ridge State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
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 Darling Heights State School better than Middle Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Middle Ridge State School ranks higher (58.5 vs 32.3 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 Darling Heights State School and Middle Ridge State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Darling Heights and Middle Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Heights State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Ridge State School has 14.6.
How do Darling Heights State School and Middle Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Darling Heights State School is 568th of 804 and Middle Ridge State School is 230th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.