Prospect Creek State School vs Thallon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 494 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect Creek State School
Prospect · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 993
Thallon State School
Thallon · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Prospect Creek State School Prospect QLD | Thallon State School Thallon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 13 | 11 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Prospect 4715 | Thallon 4497 |
| Council area | Banana | Balonne |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | prospectcreekss.eq.edu.au | thallonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thallon State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 43.8).
- •Prospect Creek State School is the larger school with 20 students compared with 16.
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 Prospect Creek State School better than Thallon State School?
On the Success Index, Thallon State School ranks higher (46.3 vs 43.8 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 Prospect Creek State School and Thallon State School?
About 494 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Thallon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Prospect Creek State School and Thallon State School rank in QLD?
Prospect Creek State School is unranked and Thallon State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.