Mundingburra State School vs Pimlico State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 946 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mundingburra State School
Mundingburra · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 965
Pimlico State High School
Gulliver · Government high school · 7-12
1,465 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Mundingburra State School Mundingburra QLD | Pimlico State High School Gulliver QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #538 of 804 | #151 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3810 of 4,908 | #953 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,465 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 251 | 746 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 226 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 119.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 14% |
| Suburb | Mundingburra 4812 | Gulliver 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mundingburrass.eq.edu.au | pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pimlico State High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 34.5).
- •Pimlico State High School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimlico State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Pimlico State High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 506.
- •Pimlico State High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -18%).
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 Mundingburra State School better than Pimlico State High School?
On the Success Index, Pimlico State High School ranks higher (39.9 vs 34.5 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 Mundingburra State School and Pimlico State High School?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Mundingburra and Gulliver in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mundingburra State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimlico State High School has 12.3.
How do Mundingburra State School and Pimlico State High School rank in QLD?
Mundingburra State School is 538th of 804 and Pimlico State High School is 151st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.