Beechmont State School vs Canungra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechmont State School
Beechmont · Government primary · Prep-6
120 students · ICSEA 1042
Canungra State School
Canungra · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Beechmont State School Beechmont QLD | Canungra State School Canungra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 804 | #279 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1997 of 4,908 | #2400 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 120 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 60 | 185 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Beechmont 4211 | Canungra 4275 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beechmontss.eq.edu.au | canungrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beechmont State School scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 54.1).
- •Beechmont State School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canungra State School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 120.
- •Canungra State School has grown faster over five years (5% 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 Beechmont State School better than Canungra State School?
On the Success Index, Beechmont State School ranks higher (59.1 vs 54.1 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 Beechmont State School and Canungra State School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Beechmont and Canungra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechmont State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canungra State School has 14.0.
How do Beechmont State School and Canungra State School rank in QLD?
Beechmont State School is 223rd of 804 and Canungra State School is 279th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.