Algester State School vs Watson Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Algester State School
Algester · Government primary · Prep-6
917 students · ICSEA 1041
Watson Road State School
Acacia Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 872
| Measure | Algester State School Algester QLD | Watson Road State School Acacia Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 804 | #715 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2320 of 4,908 | #4630 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 917 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 459 | 60 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 138 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 872 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 32% |
| Suburb | Algester 4115 | Acacia Ridge 4110 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | algesterss.eq.edu.au | watsonroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Algester State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 22.9).
- •Algester State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 872), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Watson Road State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.4).
- •Algester State School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 124.
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 Algester State School better than Watson Road State School?
On the Success Index, Algester State School ranks higher (55.0 vs 22.9 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 Algester State School and Watson Road State School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Algester and Acacia Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Algester State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watson Road State School has 10.7.
How do Algester State School and Watson Road State School rank in QLD?
Algester State School is 264th of 804 and Watson Road State School is 715th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.