Minden State School vs Tarampa State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Minden State School
Minden · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 975
Tarampa State School
Tarampa · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Minden State School Minden QLD | Tarampa State School Tarampa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #494 of 804 | #574 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3542 of 4,908 | #3988 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 67 | 43 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Minden 4311 | Tarampa 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mindenss.eq.edu.au | tarampass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Minden State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 31.9).
- •Minden State School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Minden State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Minden State School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 93.
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 Minden State School better than Tarampa State School?
On the Success Index, Minden State School ranks higher (38.4 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 Minden State School and Tarampa State School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Minden and Tarampa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Minden State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarampa State School has 15.8.
How do Minden State School and Tarampa State School rank in QLD?
Minden State School is 494th of 804 and Tarampa State School is 574th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.