Drillham State School vs Mirriwinni State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1110 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drillham State School
Drillham · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1026
Mirriwinni State School
Mirriwinni · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Drillham State School Drillham QLD | Mirriwinni State School Mirriwinni QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 18 | 11 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Drillham 4424 | Mirriwinni 4871 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | drillhamss.eq.edu.au | mirriwinniss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mirriwinni State School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 56.6).
- •Drillham State School is the larger school with 37 students compared with 16.
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 Drillham State School better than Mirriwinni State School?
On the Success Index, Mirriwinni State School ranks higher (59.9 vs 56.6 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 Drillham State School and Mirriwinni State School?
About 1110 km in a straight line, between Drillham and Mirriwinni in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Drillham State School and Mirriwinni State School rank in QLD?
Drillham State School is unranked and Mirriwinni State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.