Fairview Heights State School vs Glenvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Heights State School
Wilsonton · Government primary · Prep-6
342 students · ICSEA 931
Glenvale State School
Glenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
658 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Fairview Heights State School Wilsonton QLD | Glenvale State School Glenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 804 | #513 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4433 of 4,908 | #3637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 342 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 190 | 356 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wilsonton 4350 | Glenvale 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairviewheightsss.eq.edu.au | glenvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 26.0).
- •Glenvale State School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairview Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Glenvale State School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 342.
- •Glenvale State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -26%).
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 Fairview Heights State School better than Glenvale State School?
On the Success Index, Glenvale State School ranks higher (37.0 vs 26.0 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 Fairview Heights State School and Glenvale State School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wilsonton and Glenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Heights State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenvale State School has 14.2.
How do Fairview Heights State School and Glenvale State School rank in QLD?
Fairview Heights State School is 673rd of 804 and Glenvale State School is 513th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.