Beerburrum State School vs Elimbah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beerburrum State School
Beerburrum · Government primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 945
Elimbah State School
Elimbah · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Beerburrum State School Beerburrum QLD | Elimbah State School Elimbah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #620 of 804 | #454 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4222 of 4,908 | #3347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 55 | 284 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Beerburrum 4517 | Elimbah 4516 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | beerburrumss.eq.edu.au | elimbahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elimbah State School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 28.7).
- •Elimbah State School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beerburrum State School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Elimbah State School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 101.
- •Elimbah State School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 16%).
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 Beerburrum State School better than Elimbah State School?
On the Success Index, Elimbah State School ranks higher (41.1 vs 28.7 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 Beerburrum State School and Elimbah State School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Beerburrum and Elimbah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beerburrum State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elimbah State School has 15.6.
How do Beerburrum State School and Elimbah State School rank in QLD?
Beerburrum State School is 620th of 804 and Elimbah State School is 454th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.