Osborne State School vs Railway Estate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 73 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Osborne State School
Osborne · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 916
Railway Estate State School
Railway Estate · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Osborne State School Osborne QLD | Railway Estate State School Railway Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #692 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4538 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 9 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 7 | 72 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 30% |
| Suburb | Osborne 4806 | Railway Estate 4810 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | osborness.eq.edu.au | railwayestatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Railway Estate State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 16.6).
- •Railway Estate State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 9.
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 Osborne State School better than Railway Estate State School?
On the Success Index, Railway Estate State School ranks higher (24.4 vs 16.6 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 Osborne State School and Railway Estate State School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Osborne and Railway Estate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Osborne State School and Railway Estate State School rank in QLD?
Osborne State School is unranked and Railway Estate State School is 692nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.