Sandy Strait State School vs Torquay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Strait State School
Urangan · Government primary · Prep-6
706 students · ICSEA 965
Torquay State School
Torquay · Government primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Sandy Strait State School Urangan QLD | Torquay State School Torquay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 804 | #787 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3755 of 4,908 | #4875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 706 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 392 | 92 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.9 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 31% |
| Suburb | Urangan 4655 | Torquay 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sandystraitss.eq.edu.au | torquayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandy Strait State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.2 vs 16.4).
- •Sandy Strait State School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Torquay State School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Sandy Strait State School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 183.
- •Sandy Strait State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -50%).
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 Sandy Strait State School better than Torquay State School?
On the Success Index, Sandy Strait State School ranks higher (35.2 vs 16.4 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 Sandy Strait State School and Torquay State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Urangan and Torquay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sandy Strait State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torquay State School has 13.8.
How do Sandy Strait State School and Torquay State School rank in QLD?
Sandy Strait State School is 529th of 804 and Torquay State School is 787th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.