Eidsvold State School vs Quilpie State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 698 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eidsvold State School
Eidsvold · Government combined · Prep-12
104 students · ICSEA 792
Quilpie State College
Quilpie · Government combined · Prep-10
50 students · ICSEA 782
| Measure | Eidsvold State School Eidsvold QLD | Quilpie State College Quilpie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1176 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 104 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 54 | 24 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 792 | 782 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 58% | 52% |
| Suburb | Eidsvold 4627 | Quilpie 4480 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Quilpie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | eidsvoldss.eq.edu.au | quilpiesc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eidsvold State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 23.4).
- •Eidsvold State School has the higher ICSEA (792 vs 782), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quilpie State College has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 8.9).
- •Eidsvold State School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 50.
- •Eidsvold State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -19%).
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 Eidsvold State School better than Quilpie State College?
On the Success Index, Eidsvold State School ranks higher (25.5 vs 23.4 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 Eidsvold State School and Quilpie State College?
About 698 km in a straight line, between Eidsvold and Quilpie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eidsvold State School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quilpie State College has 4.4.
How do Eidsvold State School and Quilpie State College rank in QLD?
Eidsvold State School is 253rd of 275 and Quilpie State College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.