Sarina State School vs Zillmere State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 766 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sarina State School
Sarina · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 890
Zillmere State School
Zillmere · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Sarina State School Sarina QLD | Zillmere State School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #803 of 804 | #727 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4903 of 4,908 | #4690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 359 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 177 | 46 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 24% |
| Suburb | Sarina 4737 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Mackay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | sarinass.eq.edu.au | zillmeress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Zillmere State School scores higher on the Success Index (21.9 vs 13.7).
- •Zillmere State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Sarina State School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 105.
- •Sarina State School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -32%).
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 Sarina State School better than Zillmere State School?
On the Success Index, Zillmere State School ranks higher (21.9 vs 13.7 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 Sarina State School and Zillmere State School?
About 766 km in a straight line, between Sarina and Zillmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sarina State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Zillmere State School has 14.2.
How do Sarina State School and Zillmere State School rank in QLD?
Sarina State School is 803rd of 804 and Zillmere State School is 727th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.