Gunalda State School vs Theebine State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.8 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
Theebine State School
Theebine · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students
| Measure | Gunalda State School Gunalda QLD | Theebine State School Theebine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 41 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 15 | 5 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gunalda 4570 | Theebine 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gunaldass.eq.edu.au | theebiness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gunalda State School is the larger school with 41 students compared with 9.
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 Theebine State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gunalda State School and Theebine State School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gunalda and Theebine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gunalda State School and Theebine State School rank in QLD?
Gunalda State School is unranked and Theebine State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.