Glen Aplin State School vs Pialba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 396 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
Pialba State School
Pialba · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Glen Aplin State School Glen Aplin QLD | Pialba State School Pialba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #630 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 31 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 17 | 164 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -62% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 26% |
| Suburb | Glen Aplin 4381 | Pialba 4655 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenaplinss.eq.edu.au | pialbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pialba State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 24.7).
- •Glen Aplin State School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Pialba State School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 31.
- •Pialba State School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Pialba State School?
On the Success Index, Pialba State School ranks higher (28.0 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 Pialba State School?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Glen Aplin and Pialba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Aplin State School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pialba State School has 12.4.
How do Glen Aplin State School and Pialba State School rank in QLD?
Glen Aplin State School is unranked and Pialba State School is 630th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.