Beaconsfield State School vs Eimeo Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield State School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 924
Eimeo Road State School
Rural View · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Beaconsfield State School Beaconsfield QLD | Eimeo Road State School Rural View QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #660 of 804 | #728 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4376 of 4,908 | #4693 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 481 | 607 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 244 | 272 / 335 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 20% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 4740 | Rural View 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beaconsfieldss.eq.edu.au | eimeoroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 21.8).
- •Eimeo Road State School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eimeo Road State School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 481.
- •Beaconsfield State School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -31%).
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 Beaconsfield State School better than Eimeo Road State School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 21.8 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 Beaconsfield State School and Eimeo Road State School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Rural View in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eimeo Road State School has 14.5.
How do Beaconsfield State School and Eimeo Road State School rank in QLD?
Beaconsfield State School is 660th of 804 and Eimeo Road State School is 728th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.