Beachmere State School vs Birali Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beachmere State School
Beachmere · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 963
Birali Steiner School
Beachmere · Independent combined · Prep-10
157 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Beachmere State School Beachmere QLD | Birali Steiner School Beachmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 804 | #152 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3062 of 4,908 | #736 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 334 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 172 | 96 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +101% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Beachmere 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beachmeress.eq.edu.au | www.biralisteiner.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.2 vs 46.1).
- •Birali Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birali Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Beachmere State School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 157.
- •Birali Steiner School has grown faster over five years (101% vs 23%).
- •Beachmere State School is a government school while Birali Steiner School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Beachmere State School better than Birali Steiner School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beachmere State School and Birali Steiner School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Beachmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beachmere State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Birali Steiner School has 12.0.
How do Beachmere State School and Birali Steiner School rank in QLD?
Beachmere State School is 403rd of 804 and Birali Steiner School is 152nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.