Greenbank State School vs Malanda State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1378 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbank State School
Greenbank · Government primary · Prep-6
859 students · ICSEA 1001
Malanda State School
Malanda · Government primary · Prep-6
410 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Greenbank State School Greenbank QLD | Malanda State School Malanda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #461 of 804 | #394 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3386 of 4,908 | #3023 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 859 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 425 | 203 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Greenbank 4124 | Malanda 4885 |
| Council area | Logan | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | greenbankss.eq.edu.au | malandass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malanda State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 40.5).
- •Greenbank State School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 410.
- •Malanda State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
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 Greenbank State School better than Malanda State School?
On the Success Index, Malanda State School ranks higher (45.8 vs 40.5 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 Greenbank State School and Malanda State School?
About 1378 km in a straight line, between Greenbank and Malanda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenbank State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malanda State School has 15.0.
How do Greenbank State School and Malanda State School rank in QLD?
Greenbank State School is 461st of 804 and Malanda State School is 394th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.