Greenmount State School vs Nobby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenmount State School
Greenmount · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 977
Nobby State School
Nobby · Government primary · Prep-6
51 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Greenmount State School Greenmount QLD | Nobby State School Nobby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 51 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 13 | 27 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Greenmount 4359 | Nobby 4360 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | greenmountss.eq.edu.au | nobbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greenmount State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 26.9).
- •Greenmount State School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenmount State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •Nobby State School is the larger school with 51 students compared with 23.
- •Nobby State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -34%).
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 Greenmount State School better than Nobby State School?
On the Success Index, Greenmount State School ranks higher (36.1 vs 26.9 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 Greenmount State School and Nobby State School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Greenmount and Nobby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenmount State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nobby State School has 13.1.
How do Greenmount State School and Nobby State School rank in QLD?
Greenmount State School is unranked and Nobby State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.