Eagleby South State School vs Pialba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 272 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eagleby South State School
Eagleby · Government primary · Prep-6
471 students · ICSEA 901
Pialba State School
Pialba · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Eagleby South State School Eagleby QLD | Pialba State School Pialba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #704 of 804 | #630 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4577 of 4,908 | #4277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 471 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 237 | 164 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 26% |
| Suburb | Eagleby 4207 | Pialba 4655 |
| Council area | Logan | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | eaglebysouthss.eq.edu.au | pialbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pialba State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 23.8).
- •Eagleby South State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Eagleby South State School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 367.
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 Eagleby South State School better than Pialba State School?
On the Success Index, Pialba State School ranks higher (28.0 vs 23.8 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 Eagleby South State School and Pialba State School?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Eagleby and Pialba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eagleby South State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pialba State School has 12.4.
How do Eagleby South State School and Pialba State School rank in QLD?
Eagleby South State School is 704th of 804 and Pialba State School is 630th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.