Dutton Park State School vs Norman Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dutton Park State School
Dutton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 1118
Norman Park State School
Norman Park · Government primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Dutton Park State School Dutton Park QLD | Norman Park State School Norman Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 804 | #129 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 4,908 | #1312 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 325 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 166 | 201 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dutton Park 4102 | Norman Park 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | duttonparkss.eq.edu.au | normanparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dutton Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 66.7).
- •Norman Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norman Park State School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 325.
- •Dutton Park State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -18%).
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 Dutton Park State School better than Norman Park State School?
On the Success Index, Dutton Park State School ranks higher (71.5 vs 66.7 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 Dutton Park State School and Norman Park State School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dutton Park and Norman Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dutton Park State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norman Park State School has 15.2.
How do Dutton Park State School and Norman Park State School rank in QLD?
Dutton Park State School is 80th of 804 and Norman Park State School is 129th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.