Beerwah State School vs Landsborough State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.3 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
Landsborough State School
Landsborough · Government primary · Prep-6
316 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Beerwah State School Beerwah QLD | Landsborough State School Landsborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #593 of 804 | #391 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4070 of 4,908 | #3009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 220 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 116 | 144 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 54 |
| 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 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beerwah 4519 | Landsborough 4550 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beerwahss.eq.edu.au | landsborss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Landsborough State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 30.6).
- •Landsborough State School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beerwah State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Landsborough State School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 220.
- •Landsborough 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 Landsborough State School?
On the Success Index, Landsborough State School ranks higher (45.9 vs 30.6 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 Beerwah State School and Landsborough State School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Beerwah and Landsborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beerwah State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Landsborough State School has 14.1.
How do Beerwah State School and Landsborough State School rank in QLD?
Beerwah State School is 593rd of 804 and Landsborough State School is 391st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.