Nobby State School vs Townsville Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1088 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nobby State School
Nobby · Government primary · Prep-6
51 students · ICSEA 930
Townsville Central State School
North Ward · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Nobby State School Nobby QLD | Townsville Central State School North Ward QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #669 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 51 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 24 | 74 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 26% |
| Suburb | Nobby 4360 | North Ward 4810 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | nobbyss.eq.edu.au | townsvillecentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.9 vs 26.3).
- •Nobby State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Townsville Central State School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 51.
- •Nobby State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -30%).
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 Nobby State School better than Townsville Central State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nobby State School and Townsville Central State School?
About 1088 km in a straight line, between Nobby and North Ward in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nobby State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville Central State School has 15.2.
How do Nobby State School and Townsville Central State School rank in QLD?
Nobby State School is unranked and Townsville Central State School is 669th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.