Durack State School vs Mount Whitestone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Durack State School
Durack · Government primary · Prep-6
642 students · ICSEA 934
Mount Whitestone State School
Mount Whitestone · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Durack State School Durack QLD | Mount Whitestone State School Mount Whitestone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #564 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3934 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 642 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 336 | 4 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.7 | 1.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 0% |
| Suburb | Durack 4077 | Mount Whitestone 4347 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | durackss.eq.edu.au | mtwhitestoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Durack State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 25.4).
- •Durack State School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 9.
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 Durack State School better than Mount Whitestone State School?
On the Success Index, Durack State School ranks higher (32.7 vs 25.4 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 Durack State School and Mount Whitestone State School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Durack and Mount Whitestone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Durack State School and Mount Whitestone State School rank in QLD?
Durack State School is 564th of 804 and Mount Whitestone State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.