Malanda State School vs Peachester State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1295 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malanda State School
Malanda · Government primary · Prep-6
410 students · ICSEA 1001
Peachester State School
Peachester · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Malanda State School Malanda QLD | Peachester State School Peachester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #394 of 804 | #352 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3023 of 4,908 | #2808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 410 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 207 | 51 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Malanda 4885 | Peachester 4519 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | malandass.eq.edu.au | peachesterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peachester State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 45.8).
- •Peachester State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Malanda State School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 104.
- •Malanda State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -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 Malanda State School better than Peachester State School?
On the Success Index, Peachester State School ranks higher (48.4 vs 45.8 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 Malanda State School and Peachester State School?
About 1295 km in a straight line, between Malanda and Peachester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malanda State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peachester State School has 13.3.
How do Malanda State School and Peachester State School rank in QLD?
Malanda State School is 394th of 804 and Peachester State School is 352nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.