Benaraby State School vs St Helens State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 218 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benaraby State School
Benaraby · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 951
St Helens State School
St Helens · Government primary · Prep-6
305 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Benaraby State School Benaraby QLD | St Helens State School St Helens QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #616 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4188 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 52 | 305 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 22 | 150 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 11% |
| Suburb | Benaraby 4680 | St Helens 4650 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benarabyss.eq.edu.au | sthelensss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.0 vs 29.2).
- •Benaraby State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.7).
- •St Helens State School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 52.
- •St Helens State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -47%).
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 Benaraby State School better than St Helens 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 Benaraby State School and St Helens State School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Benaraby and St Helens in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benaraby State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helens State School has 14.7.
How do Benaraby State School and St Helens State School rank in QLD?
Benaraby State School is unranked and St Helens State School is 616th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.