Dayboro State School vs Upper Mount Gravatt State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 48 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
Upper Mount Gravatt State School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Dayboro State School Dayboro QLD | Upper Mount Gravatt State School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 804 | #211 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2417 of 4,908 | #1921 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 322 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 171 | 231 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Dayboro 4521 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dayboross.eq.edu.au | upmtgravss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 53.9).
- •Dayboro State School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 322.
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Upper Mount Gravatt State School?
On the Success Index, Upper Mount Gravatt State School ranks higher (60.1 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 Upper Mount Gravatt State School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Dayboro and Upper Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dayboro State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Mount Gravatt State School has 14.4.
How do Dayboro State School and Upper Mount Gravatt State School rank in QLD?
Dayboro State School is 280th of 804 and Upper Mount Gravatt State School is 211th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.