Dulacca State School vs Pialba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 343 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulacca State School
Dulacca · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 902
Pialba State School
Pialba · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Dulacca State School Dulacca QLD | Pialba State School Pialba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #630 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 31 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 12 | 164 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 35 |
| 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 | 902 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 26% |
| Suburb | Dulacca 4425 | Pialba 4655 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dulaccass.eq.edu.au | pialbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pialba State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 20.4).
- •Dulacca State School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dulacca State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Pialba State School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 31.
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 Dulacca State School better than Pialba State School?
On the Success Index, Pialba State School ranks higher (28.0 vs 20.4 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 Dulacca State School and Pialba State School?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Dulacca and Pialba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulacca State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pialba State School has 12.4.
How do Dulacca State School and Pialba State School rank in QLD?
Dulacca State School is unranked and Pialba State School is 630th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.