Howard State School vs Torbanlea State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Howard State School
Howard · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 894
Torbanlea State School
Torbanlea · Government primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Howard State School Howard QLD | Torbanlea State School Torbanlea QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #758 of 804 | #662 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4787 of 4,908 | #4381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 87 | 61 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Howard 4659 | Torbanlea 4662 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | howardss.eq.edu.au | torbanleass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Torbanlea State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 19.8).
- •Torbanlea State School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Torbanlea State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.4).
- •Howard State School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 106.
- •Howard State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -47%).
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 Howard State School better than Torbanlea State School?
On the Success Index, Torbanlea State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 19.8 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 Howard State School and Torbanlea State School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Howard and Torbanlea in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Howard State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torbanlea State School has 11.9.
How do Howard State School and Torbanlea State School rank in QLD?
Howard State School is 758th of 804 and Torbanlea State School is 662nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.