Milman State School vs The Caves State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milman State School
Milman · Government primary · Prep-6
6 students · ICSEA 1031
The Caves State School
The Caves · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Milman State School Milman QLD | The Caves State School The Caves QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 6 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 2 | 31 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 15% |
| Suburb | Milman 4702 | The Caves 4702 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | milmanss.eq.edu.au | thecavess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Milman State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 32.5).
- •Milman State School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Caves State School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 6.
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 Milman State School better than The Caves State School?
On the Success Index, Milman State School ranks higher (60.8 vs 32.5 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 Milman State School and The Caves State School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Milman and The Caves in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Milman State School and The Caves State School rank in QLD?
Milman State School is unranked and The Caves State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.