Karumba State School vs Tanduringie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1537 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karumba State School
Karumba · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 885
Tanduringie State School
Pimpimbudgee · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Karumba State School Karumba QLD | Tanduringie State School Pimpimbudgee QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 15 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 8 | 3 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 50% |
| Suburb | Karumba 4891 | Pimpimbudgee 4615 |
| Council area | Carpentaria | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | karumbass.eq.edu.au | tanduringiess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karumba State School scores higher on the Success Index (15.8 vs 10.6).
- •Karumba State School is the larger school with 15 students compared with 10.
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 Karumba State School better than Tanduringie State School?
On the Success Index, Karumba State School ranks higher (15.8 vs 10.6 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 Karumba State School and Tanduringie State School?
About 1537 km in a straight line, between Karumba and Pimpimbudgee in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Karumba State School and Tanduringie State School rank in QLD?
Karumba State School is unranked and Tanduringie State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.