Longreach School of Distance Education vs Longreach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Longreach School of Distance Education
Longreach · Government combined · Prep-10
198 students · ICSEA 977
Longreach State School
Longreach · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Longreach School of Distance Education Longreach QLD | Longreach State School Longreach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 275 | #512 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #852 of 1,259 | #3629 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 98 | 53 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 22% |
| Suburb | Longreach 4730 | Longreach 4730 |
| Council area | Longreach | Longreach |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | longreachsde.eq.edu.au | longreachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longreach School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 37.1).
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 8.5).
- •Longreach School of Distance Education is the larger school with 198 students compared with 126.
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (3% vs -36%).
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 Longreach School of Distance Education better than Longreach State School?
On the Success Index, Longreach School of Distance Education ranks higher (40.4 vs 37.1 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 Longreach School of Distance Education and Longreach State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Longreach and Longreach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Longreach School of Distance Education has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longreach State School has 8.5.
How do Longreach School of Distance Education and Longreach State School rank in QLD?
Longreach School of Distance Education is 179th of 275 and Longreach State School is 512th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.