Longreach State School vs The Willows State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 527 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Longreach State School
Longreach · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 956
The Willows State School
Kirwan · Government primary · Prep-6
876 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Longreach State School Longreach QLD | The Willows State School Kirwan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #512 of 804 | #575 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3629 of 4,908 | #3989 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 876 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 73 | 437 / 439 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 121 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 19% |
| Suburb | Longreach 4730 | Kirwan 4817 |
| Council area | Longreach | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | longreachss.eq.edu.au | thewillowsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longreach State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 31.9).
- •Longreach State School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.1).
- •The Willows State School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 126.
- •The Willows State School 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 State School better than The Willows State School?
On the Success Index, Longreach State School ranks higher (37.1 vs 31.9 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 State School and The Willows State School?
About 527 km in a straight line, between Longreach and Kirwan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Longreach State School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Willows State School has 14.1.
How do Longreach State School and The Willows State School rank in QLD?
Longreach State School is 512th of 804 and The Willows State School is 575th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.