Railway Estate State School vs Townsville State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 632 m 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 State High School
Railway Estate · Government high school · 7-12
841 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Railway Estate State School Railway Estate QLD | Townsville State High School Railway Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #692 of 804 | #200 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4538 of 4,908 | #1190 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 179 | 841 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 107 | 390 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 77.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 25% |
| Suburb | Railway Estate 4810 | Railway Estate 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | railwayestatess.eq.edu.au | townsvilleshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Townsville State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.6 vs 24.4).
- •Townsville State High School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Townsville State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Townsville State High School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 179.
- •Townsville State High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -14%).
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 State High School?
On the Success Index, Townsville State High School ranks higher (29.6 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 State High School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Railway Estate and Railway Estate 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 State High School has 10.9.
How do Railway Estate State School and Townsville State High School rank in QLD?
Railway Estate State School is 692nd of 804 and Townsville State High School is 200th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.