Longreach School of Distance Education vs Nambour State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 943 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
Nambour State College
Nambour · Government combined · Prep-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Longreach School of Distance Education Longreach QLD | Nambour State College Nambour QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 275 | #206 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #852 of 1,259 | #968 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 198 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 98 | 730 / 739 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 141.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 68.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Longreach 4730 | Nambour 4560 |
| Council area | Longreach | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | longreachsde.eq.edu.au | namboursc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longreach School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 35.0).
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.4).
- •Nambour State College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 198.
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Nambour State College?
On the Success Index, Longreach School of Distance Education ranks higher (40.4 vs 35.0 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 Nambour State College?
About 943 km in a straight line, between Longreach and Nambour 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 Nambour State College has 10.4.
How do Longreach School of Distance Education and Nambour State College rank in QLD?
Longreach School of Distance Education is 179th of 275 and Nambour State College is 206th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.