Dunwich State School vs Leyburn State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 189 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunwich State School
Dunwich · Government primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 893
Leyburn State School
Leyburn · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Dunwich State School Dunwich QLD | Leyburn State School Leyburn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #698 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4555 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 145 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 65 | 11 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 52% | 39% |
| Suburb | Dunwich 4183 | Leyburn 4365 |
| Council area | Redland | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | dunwichss.eq.edu.au | leyburnss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leyburn State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 24.0).
- •Leyburn State School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leyburn State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Dunwich State School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 23.
- •Dunwich State School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Dunwich State School better than Leyburn State School?
On the Success Index, Leyburn State School ranks higher (29.1 vs 24.0 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 Dunwich State School and Leyburn State School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Dunwich and Leyburn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunwich State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leyburn State School has 11.5.
How do Dunwich State School and Leyburn State School rank in QLD?
Dunwich State School is 698th of 804 and Leyburn State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.