Geebung State School vs Virginia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geebung State School
Geebung · Government primary · Prep-6
391 students · ICSEA 1030
Virginia State School
Virginia · Government primary · Prep-6
469 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Geebung State School Geebung QLD | Virginia State School Virginia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 804 | #92 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1923 of 4,908 | #950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 391 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 197 | 231 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 64 |
| 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 | 1030 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Virginia 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | geebungss.eq.edu.au | virginiass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Virginia State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 60.0).
- •Virginia State School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geebung State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Virginia State School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 391.
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 Geebung State School better than Virginia State School?
On the Success Index, Virginia State School ranks higher (70.8 vs 60.0 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 Geebung State School and Virginia State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Virginia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geebung State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virginia State School has 15.2.
How do Geebung State School and Virginia State School rank in QLD?
Geebung State School is 212th of 804 and Virginia State School is 92nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.