Newtown State School vs Walkervale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 300 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown State School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 900
Walkervale State School
Walkervale · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Newtown State School Newtown QLD | Walkervale State School Walkervale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #686 of 804 | #624 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4515 of 4,908 | #4247 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 337 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 165 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 30% |
| Suburb | Newtown 4350 | Walkervale 4670 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newtownss.eq.edu.au | walkervaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Walkervale State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 24.8).
- •Walkervale State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Walkervale State School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 337.
- •Newtown State School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -24%).
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 Newtown State School better than Walkervale State School?
On the Success Index, Walkervale State School ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.8 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 Newtown State School and Walkervale State School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Walkervale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newtown State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walkervale State School has 10.7.
How do Newtown State School and Walkervale State School rank in QLD?
Newtown State School is 686th of 804 and Walkervale State School is 624th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.