Garbutt State School vs Townview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 777 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Garbutt State School
Garbutt · Government primary · Prep-6
78 students · ICSEA 775
Townview State School
Townview · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 776
| Measure | Garbutt State School Garbutt QLD | Townview State School Townview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #732 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4710 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 43 | 98 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 775 | 776 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 82% | 66% |
| Suburb | Garbutt 4814 | Townview 4825 |
| Council area | Townsville | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | garbuttss.eq.edu.au | townviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.4 vs 21.5).
- •Townview State School has the higher ICSEA (776 vs 775), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Garbutt State School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.9).
- •Townview State School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 78.
- •Townview State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Garbutt State School better than Townview State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garbutt State School and Townview State School?
About 777 km in a straight line, between Garbutt and Townview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Garbutt State School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townview State School has 11.9.
How do Garbutt State School and Townview State School rank in QLD?
Garbutt State School is unranked and Townview State School is 732nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.