Arundel State School vs Ramsay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 140 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
Ramsay State School
Ramsay · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Arundel State School Arundel QLD | Ramsay State School Ramsay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2101 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 925 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 439 / 486 | 27 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Arundel 4214 | Ramsay 4358 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | arundelss.eq.edu.au | ramsayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Arundel State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 56.2).
- •Arundel State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Arundel State School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 45.
- •Ramsay State School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Ramsay State School?
On the Success Index, Arundel State School ranks higher (57.8 vs 56.2 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 Ramsay State School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Arundel and Ramsay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arundel State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ramsay State School has 16.1.
How do Arundel State School and Ramsay State School rank in QLD?
Arundel State School is 239th of 804 and Ramsay State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.