Jinibara State School vs Narangba Valley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jinibara State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
611 students · ICSEA 980
Narangba Valley State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
1,067 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Jinibara State School Narangba QLD | Narangba Valley State School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 804 | #364 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3909 of 4,908 | #2873 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 611 | 1,067 |
| Girls / boys | 322 / 289 | 535 / 532 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 132 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Narangba 4504 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jinibarass.eq.edu.au | narangbavalleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narangba Valley State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 33.1).
- •Narangba Valley State School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jinibara State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Narangba Valley State School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 611.
- •Narangba Valley State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -26%).
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 Jinibara State School better than Narangba Valley State School?
On the Success Index, Narangba Valley State School ranks higher (47.5 vs 33.1 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 Jinibara State School and Narangba Valley State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Narangba and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jinibara State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narangba Valley State School has 15.3.
How do Jinibara State School and Narangba Valley State School rank in QLD?
Jinibara State School is 555th of 804 and Narangba Valley State School is 364th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.