Beechmont State School vs Upper Mount Gravatt State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 64 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
Upper Mount Gravatt State School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Beechmont State School Beechmont QLD | Upper Mount Gravatt State School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 804 | #211 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1997 of 4,908 | #1921 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 120 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 60 | 231 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beechmont 4211 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | beechmontss.eq.edu.au | upmtgravss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 59.1).
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 120.
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Upper Mount Gravatt State School?
On the Success Index, Upper Mount Gravatt State School ranks higher (60.1 vs 59.1 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 Upper Mount Gravatt State School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Beechmont and Upper Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechmont State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Mount Gravatt State School has 14.4.
How do Beechmont State School and Upper Mount Gravatt State School rank in QLD?
Beechmont State School is 223rd of 804 and Upper Mount Gravatt State School is 211th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.