Dunwich State School vs Wilsonton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 146 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
Wilsonton State School
Wilsonton · Government primary · Prep-6
438 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Dunwich State School Dunwich QLD | Wilsonton State School Wilsonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #698 of 804 | #679 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4555 of 4,908 | #4474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 145 | 438 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 65 | 195 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 40.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 52% | 29% |
| Suburb | Dunwich 4183 | Wilsonton 4350 |
| Council area | Redland | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | dunwichss.eq.edu.au | wilsontonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wilsonton State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.3 vs 24.0).
- •Wilsonton State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.9).
- •Wilsonton State School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 145.
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 Wilsonton State School?
On the Success Index, Wilsonton State School ranks higher (25.3 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 Wilsonton State School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Dunwich and Wilsonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunwich State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilsonton State School has 10.7.
How do Dunwich State School and Wilsonton State School rank in QLD?
Dunwich State School is 698th of 804 and Wilsonton State School is 679th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.