Fairview Heights State School vs Gowrie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.2 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
Gowrie State School
Gowrie Junction · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Fairview Heights State School Wilsonton QLD | Gowrie State School Gowrie Junction QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 804 | #318 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4433 of 4,908 | #2638 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 342 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 190 | 101 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 10% |
| Suburb | Wilsonton 4350 | Gowrie Junction 4352 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairviewheightsss.eq.edu.au | gowriess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gowrie State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 26.0).
- •Gowrie State School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairview Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.3).
- •Fairview Heights State School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 210.
- •Gowrie State School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Gowrie State School?
On the Success Index, Gowrie State School ranks higher (50.8 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 Gowrie State School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Wilsonton and Gowrie Junction in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Heights State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gowrie State School has 14.3.
How do Fairview Heights State School and Gowrie State School rank in QLD?
Fairview Heights State School is 673rd of 804 and Gowrie State School is 318th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.