Beaconsfield State School vs Pioneer State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 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
Pioneer State High School
Andergrove · Government high school · 7-12
536 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Beaconsfield State School Beaconsfield QLD | Pioneer State High School Andergrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #660 of 804 | #263 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4376 of 4,908 | #1450 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 481 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 244 | 267 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 47.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 35% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 4740 | Andergrove 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beaconsfieldss.eq.edu.au | pioneershs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 16.1).
- •Beaconsfield State School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pioneer State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Pioneer State High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 481.
- •Beaconsfield State School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -9%).
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 Pioneer State High School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 16.1 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 Pioneer State High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Andergrove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pioneer State High School has 11.2.
How do Beaconsfield State School and Pioneer State High School rank in QLD?
Beaconsfield State School is 660th of 804 and Pioneer State High School is 263rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.