Duaringa State School vs Hambledon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 850 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duaringa State School
Duaringa · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 865
Hambledon State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
378 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | Duaringa State School Duaringa QLD | Hambledon State School Edmonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #793 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 45 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 18 | 176 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 40% |
| Suburb | Duaringa 4712 | Edmonton 4869 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | duaringass.eq.edu.au | hambledonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Duaringa State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 15.3).
- •Hambledon State School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 45.
- •Duaringa State School has grown faster over five years (50% vs -36%).
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 Duaringa State School better than Hambledon State School?
On the Success Index, Duaringa State School ranks higher (22.8 vs 15.3 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 Duaringa State School and Hambledon State School?
About 850 km in a straight line, between Duaringa and Edmonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duaringa State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hambledon State School has 12.5.
How do Duaringa State School and Hambledon State School rank in QLD?
Duaringa State School is unranked and Hambledon State School is 793rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.