Ashmore State School vs Nerang State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmore State School
Ashmore · Government primary · Prep-6
745 students · ICSEA 1040
Nerang State School
Nerang · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Ashmore State School Ashmore QLD | Nerang State School Nerang QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 804 | #385 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2557 of 4,908 | #2986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 745 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 390 | 102 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Nerang 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashmoress.eq.edu.au | nerangss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashmore State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 46.2).
- •Ashmore State School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nerang State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Ashmore State School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 244.
- •Nerang State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -16%).
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 Ashmore State School better than Nerang State School?
On the Success Index, Ashmore State School ranks higher (52.0 vs 46.2 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 Ashmore State School and Nerang State School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Nerang in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmore State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nerang State School has 12.1.
How do Ashmore State School and Nerang State School rank in QLD?
Ashmore State School is 306th of 804 and Nerang State School is 385th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.