Railway Estate State School vs Townsville South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Railway Estate State School
Railway Estate · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 916
Townsville South State School
South Townsville · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Railway Estate State School Railway Estate QLD | Townsville South State School South Townsville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #692 of 804 | #671 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4538 of 4,908 | #4428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 179 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 107 | 32 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 32% |
| Suburb | Railway Estate 4810 | South Townsville 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | railwayestatess.eq.edu.au | townsvillesouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Townsville South State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 24.4).
- •Railway Estate State School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Townsville South State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Railway Estate State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 95.
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 Railway Estate State School better than Townsville South State School?
On the Success Index, Townsville South State School ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.4 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 Railway Estate State School and Townsville South State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Railway Estate and South Townsville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Railway Estate State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville South State School has 12.8.
How do Railway Estate State School and Townsville South State School rank in QLD?
Railway Estate State School is 692nd of 804 and Townsville South State School is 671st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.