Drayton State School vs Harristown State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton State School
Drayton · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 929
Harristown State School
Harristown · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Drayton State School Drayton QLD | Harristown State School Harristown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #733 of 804 | #722 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4712 of 4,908 | #4673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 90 | 225 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 26% |
| Suburb | Drayton 4350 | Harristown 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | draytonss.eq.edu.au | harristownss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.4 vs 22.1).
- •Drayton State School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harristown State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •Harristown State School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 165.
- •Harristown State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -37%).
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 Drayton State School better than Harristown State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drayton State School and Harristown State School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Drayton and Harristown in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drayton State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harristown State School has 11.9.
How do Drayton State School and Harristown State School rank in QLD?
Drayton State School is 733rd of 804 and Harristown State School is 722nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.