Malanda State School vs Yungaburra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.5 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
Yungaburra State School
Yungaburra · Government primary · Prep-6
217 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Malanda State School Malanda QLD | Yungaburra State School Yungaburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #394 of 804 | #247 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3023 of 4,908 | #2158 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 410 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 207 | 113 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Malanda 4885 | Yungaburra 4884 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | malandass.eq.edu.au | yungaburrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yungaburra State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 45.8).
- •Yungaburra State School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yungaburra State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Malanda State School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 217.
- •Yungaburra State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -4%).
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 Yungaburra State School?
On the Success Index, Yungaburra State School ranks higher (57.1 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 Yungaburra State School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Malanda and Yungaburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malanda State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yungaburra State School has 14.1.
How do Malanda State School and Yungaburra State School rank in QLD?
Malanda State School is 394th of 804 and Yungaburra State School is 247th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.