Beerwah State School vs Emu Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 453 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beerwah State School
Beerwah · Government primary · Prep-6
220 students · ICSEA 950
Emu Park State School
Emu Park · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Beerwah State School Beerwah QLD | Emu Park State School Emu Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #593 of 804 | #583 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4070 of 4,908 | #4029 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 220 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 116 | 221 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Beerwah 4519 | Emu Park 4710 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beerwahss.eq.edu.au | emuparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 31.3).
- •Beerwah State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Emu Park State School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 220.
- •Emu Park State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -19%).
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 Beerwah State School better than Emu Park State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beerwah State School and Emu Park State School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Beerwah and Emu Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beerwah State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emu Park State School has 14.5.
How do Beerwah State School and Emu Park State School rank in QLD?
Beerwah State School is 593rd of 804 and Emu Park State School is 583rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.