Howard State School vs Trebonne State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1000 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
Trebonne State School
Trebonne · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Howard State School Howard QLD | Trebonne State School Trebonne QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #758 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4787 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 87 | 9 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 13% |
| Suburb | Howard 4659 | Trebonne 4850 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | howardss.eq.edu.au | trebonness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Howard State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.8 vs 11.7).
- •Howard State School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 16.
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 Trebonne State School?
On the Success Index, Howard State School ranks higher (19.8 vs 11.7 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 Trebonne State School?
About 1000 km in a straight line, between Howard and Trebonne in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Howard State School and Trebonne State School rank in QLD?
Howard State School is 758th of 804 and Trebonne State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.