Karumba State School vs Tully State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 541 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
Tully State School
Tully · Government primary · Prep-6
268 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Karumba State School Karumba QLD | Tully State School Tully QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #584 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4032 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 15 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 8 | 133 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 30% |
| Suburb | Karumba 4891 | Tully 4854 |
| Council area | Carpentaria | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | karumbass.eq.edu.au | tullyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tully State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 15.8).
- •Tully State School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 15.
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 Tully State School?
On the Success Index, Tully State School ranks higher (31.3 vs 15.8 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 Karumba State School and Tully State School?
About 541 km in a straight line, between Karumba and Tully 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 Tully State School rank in QLD?
Karumba State School is unranked and Tully State School is 584th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.