Gabbinbar State School vs Rangeville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gabbinbar State School
Centenary Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1010
Rangeville State School
Rangeville · Government primary · Prep-6
723 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Gabbinbar State School Centenary Heights QLD | Rangeville State School Rangeville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #302 of 804 | #198 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2534 of 4,908 | #1827 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 177 | 346 / 377 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 49.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Centenary Heights 4350 | Rangeville 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gabbinbarss.eq.edu.au | rangevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rangeville State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 52.3).
- •Rangeville State School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gabbinbar State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Rangeville State School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 356.
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 Gabbinbar State School better than Rangeville State School?
On the Success Index, Rangeville State School ranks higher (61.2 vs 52.3 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 Gabbinbar State School and Rangeville State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Centenary Heights and Rangeville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gabbinbar State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rangeville State School has 14.6.
How do Gabbinbar State School and Rangeville State School rank in QLD?
Gabbinbar State School is 302nd of 804 and Rangeville State School is 198th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.