Beenleigh State School vs Fairview Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 129 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
Fairview Heights State School
Wilsonton · Government primary · Prep-6
342 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Beenleigh State School Beenleigh QLD | Fairview Heights State School Wilsonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #582 of 804 | #673 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4027 of 4,908 | #4433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 433 | 342 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 226 | 152 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 20% |
| Suburb | Beenleigh 4207 | Wilsonton 4350 |
| Council area | Logan | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | beenleighss.eq.edu.au | fairviewheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beenleigh State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 26.0).
- •Beenleigh State School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 342.
- •Beenleigh State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -26%).
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 Fairview Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Beenleigh State School ranks higher (31.3 vs 26.0 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 Fairview Heights State School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Beenleigh and Wilsonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenleigh State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairview Heights State School has 11.3.
How do Beenleigh State School and Fairview Heights State School rank in QLD?
Beenleigh State School is 582nd of 804 and Fairview Heights State School is 673rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.