Railway Estate State School vs Townsville West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 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 West State School
West End · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 866
| Measure | Railway Estate State School Railway Estate QLD | Townsville West State School West End QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #692 of 804 | #687 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4538 of 4,908 | #4524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 179 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 107 | 43 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 866 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 44% |
| Suburb | Railway Estate 4810 | West End 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | railwayestatess.eq.edu.au | townsvillewestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.4 vs 24.7).
- •Railway Estate State School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Townsville West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Railway Estate State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 111.
- •Townsville West State School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 West 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 Railway Estate State School and Townsville West State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Railway Estate and West End 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 West State School has 11.6.
How do Railway Estate State School and Townsville West State School rank in QLD?
Railway Estate State School is 692nd of 804 and Townsville West State School is 687th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.