Tullawong State School vs Wamuran State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tullawong State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 897
Wamuran State School
Wamuran · Government primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Tullawong State School Caboolture QLD | Wamuran State School Wamuran QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #761 of 804 | #521 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4793 of 4,908 | #3699 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 474 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 244 | 155 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 11% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Wamuran 4512 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | tullawongss.eq.edu.au | wamuranss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wamuran State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 19.6).
- •Wamuran State School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tullawong State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.0).
- •Tullawong State School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 323.
- •Wamuran State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -19%).
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 Tullawong State School better than Wamuran State School?
On the Success Index, Wamuran State School ranks higher (36.1 vs 19.6 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 Tullawong State School and Wamuran State School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Wamuran in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tullawong State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wamuran State School has 15.0.
How do Tullawong State School and Wamuran State School rank in QLD?
Tullawong State School is 761st of 804 and Wamuran State School is 521st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.