Beerburrum State School vs Walloon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 78 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
Walloon State School
Walloon · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Beerburrum State School Beerburrum QLD | Walloon State School Walloon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #620 of 804 | #551 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4222 of 4,908 | #3887 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 55 | 136 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Beerburrum 4517 | Walloon 4306 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | beerburrumss.eq.edu.au | walloonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Walloon State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 28.7).
- •Walloon State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Walloon State School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 101.
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 Walloon State School?
On the Success Index, Walloon State School ranks higher (33.4 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 Walloon State School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Beerburrum and Walloon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beerburrum State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walloon State School has 13.3.
How do Beerburrum State School and Walloon State School rank in QLD?
Beerburrum State School is 620th of 804 and Walloon State School is 551st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.