Darlington State School vs Eight Mile Plains State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 68 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington State School
Darlington · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 1023
Eight Mile Plains State School
Eight Mile Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Darlington State School Darlington QLD | Eight Mile Plains State School Eight Mile Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #251 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2212 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 13 | 154 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Darlington 4285 | Eight Mile Plains 4113 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | darlingtonss.eq.edu.au | eightmileplainsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eight Mile Plains State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 54.1).
- •Darlington State School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 14.5).
- •Eight Mile Plains State School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 22.
- •Eight Mile Plains State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -31%).
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 Darlington State School better than Eight Mile Plains State School?
On the Success Index, Eight Mile Plains State School ranks higher (56.5 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 Darlington State School and Eight Mile Plains State School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Eight Mile Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington State School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eight Mile Plains State School has 14.5.
How do Darlington State School and Eight Mile Plains State School rank in QLD?
Darlington State School is unranked and Eight Mile Plains State School is 251st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.