Pialba State School vs Yarrilee State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pialba State School
Pialba · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 901
Yarrilee State School
Urraween · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Pialba State School Pialba QLD | Yarrilee State School Urraween QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #630 of 804 | #552 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4277 of 4,908 | #3888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 367 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 203 | 380 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 14% |
| Suburb | Pialba 4655 | Urraween 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | pialbass.eq.edu.au | yarrileess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yarrilee State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 28.0).
- •Yarrilee State School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pialba State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •Yarrilee State School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 367.
- •Yarrilee State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -10%).
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 Pialba State School better than Yarrilee State School?
On the Success Index, Yarrilee State School ranks higher (33.4 vs 28.0 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 Pialba State School and Yarrilee State School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pialba and Urraween in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pialba State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrilee State School has 14.9.
How do Pialba State School and Yarrilee State School rank in QLD?
Pialba State School is 630th of 804 and Yarrilee State School is 552nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.