Home Hill State School vs Maidavale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Home Hill State School
Home Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 875
Maidavale State School
Airville · Government primary · Prep-6
11 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Home Hill State School Home Hill QLD | Maidavale State School Airville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #756 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4782 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 128 | 11 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 67 | 5 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 27% |
| Suburb | Home Hill 4806 | Airville 4807 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | homehillss.eq.edu.au | maidavaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maidavale State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.6 vs 19.9).
- •Maidavale State School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Home Hill State School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 11.
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 Home Hill State School better than Maidavale State School?
On the Success Index, Maidavale State School ranks higher (23.6 vs 19.9 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 Home Hill State School and Maidavale State School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Home Hill and Airville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Home Hill State School and Maidavale State School rank in QLD?
Home Hill State School is 756th of 804 and Maidavale State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.