Gunalda State School vs Longreach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 886 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gunalda State School
Gunalda · Government primary · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 956
Longreach State School
Longreach · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Gunalda State School Gunalda QLD | Longreach State School Longreach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #512 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3629 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 41 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 15 | 53 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 22% |
| Suburb | Gunalda 4570 | Longreach 4730 |
| Council area | Gympie | Longreach |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | gunaldass.eq.edu.au | longreachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longreach State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 33.5).
- •Longreach State School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.7).
- •Longreach State School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 41.
- •Gunalda State School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -36%).
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 Gunalda State School better than Longreach State School?
On the Success Index, Longreach State School ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.5 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 Gunalda State School and Longreach State School?
About 886 km in a straight line, between Gunalda and Longreach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gunalda State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longreach State School has 8.5.
How do Gunalda State School and Longreach State School rank in QLD?
Gunalda State School is unranked and Longreach State School is 512th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.