Ambrose State School vs Beenleigh State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 493 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambrose State School
Ambrose · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 931
Beenleigh State School
Beenleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
433 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Ambrose State School Ambrose QLD | Beenleigh State School Beenleigh QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #582 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 76 | 433 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 33 | 207 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ambrose 4695 | Beenleigh 4207 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | ambrosess.eq.edu.au | beenleighss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beenleigh State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 28.0).
- •Beenleigh State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Beenleigh State School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 76.
- •Ambrose State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -1%).
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 Ambrose State School better than Beenleigh State School?
On the Success Index, Beenleigh State School ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.0 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 Ambrose State School and Beenleigh State School?
About 493 km in a straight line, between Ambrose and Beenleigh in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambrose State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beenleigh State School has 11.6.
How do Ambrose State School and Beenleigh State School rank in QLD?
Ambrose State School is unranked and Beenleigh State School is 582nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.