Dayboro State School vs Narangba Valley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 11 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
Narangba Valley State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
1,067 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Dayboro State School Dayboro QLD | Narangba Valley State School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 804 | #364 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2417 of 4,908 | #2873 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 322 | 1,067 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 171 | 535 / 532 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 132 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dayboro 4521 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dayboross.eq.edu.au | narangbavalleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dayboro State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 47.5).
- •Dayboro State School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narangba Valley State School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 322.
- •Narangba Valley State School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Narangba Valley State School?
On the Success Index, Dayboro State School ranks higher (53.9 vs 47.5 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 Narangba Valley State School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dayboro and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dayboro State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narangba Valley State School has 15.3.
How do Dayboro State School and Narangba Valley State School rank in QLD?
Dayboro State School is 280th of 804 and Narangba Valley State School is 364th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.