Farleigh State School vs Northview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Farleigh State School
Farleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 935
Northview State School
Mount Pleasant · Government primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Farleigh State School Farleigh QLD | Northview State School Mount Pleasant QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #462 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 22 | 144 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -61% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 11% |
| Suburb | Farleigh 4741 | Mount Pleasant 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | farleighss.eq.edu.au | northviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northview State School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 31.5).
- •Northview State School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Farleigh State School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.7).
- •Northview State School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 32.
- •Northview State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -61%).
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 Farleigh State School better than Northview State School?
On the Success Index, Northview State School ranks higher (40.5 vs 31.5 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 Farleigh State School and Northview State School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Farleigh and Mount Pleasant in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Farleigh State School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northview State School has 13.7.
How do Farleigh State School and Northview State School rank in QLD?
Farleigh State School is unranked and Northview State School is 462nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.