Beenleigh State School vs Cardwell State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1281 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beenleigh State School
Beenleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
433 students · ICSEA 931
Cardwell State School
Cardwell · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Beenleigh State School Beenleigh QLD | Cardwell State School Cardwell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #582 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4027 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 433 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 226 | 42 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 29% |
| Suburb | Beenleigh 4207 | Cardwell 4849 |
| Council area | Logan | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | beenleighss.eq.edu.au | cardwellss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beenleigh State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 29.8).
- •Cardwell State School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beenleigh State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.3).
- •Beenleigh State School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 76.
- •Beenleigh State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -25%).
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 Beenleigh State School better than Cardwell State School?
On the Success Index, Beenleigh State School ranks higher (31.3 vs 29.8 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 Beenleigh State School and Cardwell State School?
About 1281 km in a straight line, between Beenleigh and Cardwell in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenleigh State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cardwell State School has 17.3.
How do Beenleigh State School and Cardwell State School rank in QLD?
Beenleigh State School is 582nd of 804 and Cardwell State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.