Pittsworth State School vs Yangan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsworth State School
Pittsworth · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 966
Yangan State School
Yangan · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Pittsworth State School Pittsworth QLD | Yangan State School Yangan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3840 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 303 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 162 | 19 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| Suburb | Pittsworth 4356 | Yangan 4371 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | pittsworthss.eq.edu.au | yanganss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.0 vs 34.2).
- •Yangan State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Pittsworth State School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 40.
- •Pittsworth State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -49%).
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 Pittsworth State School better than Yangan 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 Pittsworth State School and Yangan State School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Pittsworth and Yangan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pittsworth State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yangan State School has 12.5.
How do Pittsworth State School and Yangan State School rank in QLD?
Pittsworth State School is 542nd of 804 and Yangan State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.