Healy State School vs Townview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healy State School
Healy · Government primary · Prep-6
217 students · ICSEA 887
Townview State School
Townview · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 776
| Measure | Healy State School Healy QLD | Townview State School Townview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #587 of 804 | #732 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4051 of 4,908 | #4710 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 217 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 111 | 98 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 776 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 66% |
| Suburb | Healy 4825 | Townview 4825 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | healyss.eq.edu.au | townviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healy State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 21.5).
- •Healy State School has the higher ICSEA (887 vs 776), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Healy State School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Healy State School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 209.
- •Healy State School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 5%).
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 Healy State School better than Townview State School?
On the Success Index, Healy State School ranks higher (31.0 vs 21.5 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 Healy State School and Townview State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Healy and Townview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healy State School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townview State School has 11.9.
How do Healy State School and Townview State School rank in QLD?
Healy State School is 587th of 804 and Townview State School is 732nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.