Farnborough State School vs Taranganba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough State School
Farnborough · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 993
Taranganba State School
Taranganba · Government primary · Prep-6
604 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Farnborough State School Farnborough QLD | Taranganba State School Taranganba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #455 of 804 | #617 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3356 of 4,908 | #4198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 361 | 604 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 195 | 280 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Farnborough 4703 | Taranganba 4703 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | farnboroughss.eq.edu.au | taranganbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Farnborough State School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 29.0).
- •Farnborough State School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taranganba State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Taranganba State School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 361.
- •Farnborough State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -22%).
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 Farnborough State School better than Taranganba State School?
On the Success Index, Farnborough State School ranks higher (41.0 vs 29.0 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 Farnborough State School and Taranganba State School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Taranganba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Farnborough State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taranganba State School has 14.2.
How do Farnborough State School and Taranganba State School rank in QLD?
Farnborough State School is 455th of 804 and Taranganba State School is 617th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.