Arundel State School vs Coombabah State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arundel State School
Arundel · Government primary · Prep-6
925 students · ICSEA 1035
Coombabah State High School
Coombabah · Government high school · 7-12
1,113 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Arundel State School Arundel QLD | Coombabah State High School Coombabah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 804 | #167 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2101 of 4,908 | #1055 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 925 | 1,113 |
| Girls / boys | 439 / 486 | 483 / 630 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Arundel 4214 | Coombabah 4216 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arundelss.eq.edu.au | coombabashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Arundel State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 35.3).
- •Arundel State School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coombabah State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Coombabah State High School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 925.
- •Coombabah State High School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Arundel State School better than Coombabah State High School?
On the Success Index, Arundel State School ranks higher (57.8 vs 35.3 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 Arundel State School and Coombabah State High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arundel and Coombabah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arundel State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coombabah State High School has 12.2.
How do Arundel State School and Coombabah State High School rank in QLD?
Arundel State School is 239th of 804 and Coombabah State High School is 167th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.