Glen Aplin State School vs Greenlands State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Aplin State School
Glen Aplin · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 901
Greenlands State School
Greenlands · Government primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Glen Aplin State School Glen Aplin QLD | Greenlands State School Greenlands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 31 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 17 | 37 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -62% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glen Aplin 4381 | Greenlands 4380 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | glenaplinss.eq.edu.au | greenlandsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greenlands State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 24.7).
- •Greenlands State School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Aplin State School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 18.3).
- •Greenlands State School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 31.
- •Greenlands State School has grown faster over five years (-33% vs -62%).
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 Glen Aplin State School better than Greenlands State School?
On the Success Index, Greenlands State School ranks higher (46.1 vs 24.7 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 Glen Aplin State School and Greenlands State School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Glen Aplin and Greenlands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Aplin State School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenlands State School has 18.3.
How do Glen Aplin State School and Greenlands State School rank in QLD?
Glen Aplin State School is unranked and Greenlands State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.