Darlington State School vs Hillview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.5 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
Hillview State School
Hillview · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Darlington State School Darlington QLD | Hillview State School Hillview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 13 | 3 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Darlington 4285 | Hillview 4285 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | darlingtonss.eq.edu.au | hillviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillview State School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 54.1).
- •Hillview State School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlington State School is the larger school with 22 students compared with 8.
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 Hillview State School?
On the Success Index, Hillview State School ranks higher (63.0 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 Hillview State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Hillview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Darlington State School and Hillview State School rank in QLD?
Darlington State School is unranked and Hillview State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.