Dayboro State School vs Middle Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 97 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dayboro State School
Dayboro · Government primary · Prep-6
322 students · ICSEA 1043
Middle Ridge State School
Middle Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
735 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Dayboro State School Dayboro QLD | Middle Ridge State School Middle Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 804 | #230 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2417 of 4,908 | #2051 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 322 | 735 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 171 | 361 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Dayboro 4521 | Middle Ridge 4350 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dayboross.eq.edu.au | middleridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Middle Ridge State School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 53.9).
- •Middle Ridge State School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Ridge State School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 322.
- •Middle Ridge State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Dayboro State School better than Middle Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Middle Ridge State School ranks higher (58.5 vs 53.9 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 Dayboro State School and Middle Ridge State School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Dayboro and Middle Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dayboro State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Ridge State School has 14.6.
How do Dayboro State School and Middle Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Dayboro State School is 280th of 804 and Middle Ridge State School is 230th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.