Oakey State School vs Slade Point State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 752 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakey State School
Oakey · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 847
Slade Point State School
Slade Point · Government primary · Prep-6
204 students · ICSEA 850
| Measure | Oakey State School Oakey QLD | Slade Point State School Slade Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #802 of 804 | #741 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4902 of 4,908 | #4736 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 249 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 135 | 89 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 850 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 41% |
| Suburb | Oakey 4401 | Slade Point 4740 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oakeyss.eq.edu.au | sladepointss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Slade Point State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.9 vs 13.7).
- •Slade Point State School has the higher ICSEA (850 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakey State School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 204.
- •Slade Point State School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -22%).
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 Oakey State School better than Slade Point State School?
On the Success Index, Slade Point State School ranks higher (20.9 vs 13.7 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 Oakey State School and Slade Point State School?
About 752 km in a straight line, between Oakey and Slade Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakey State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Slade Point State School has 13.9.
How do Oakey State School and Slade Point State School rank in QLD?
Oakey State School is 802nd of 804 and Slade Point State School is 741st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.