Benaraby State School vs Tannum Sands State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.4 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
Tannum Sands State High School
Tannum Sands · Government high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Benaraby State School Benaraby QLD | Tannum Sands State High School Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #204 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1207 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 52 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 22 | 404 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 11% |
| Suburb | Benaraby 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benarabyss.eq.edu.au | tannumsandsshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.0 vs 29.1).
- •Tannum Sands State High School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benaraby State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.4).
- •Tannum Sands State High School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 52.
- •Tannum Sands State High School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Tannum Sands State High 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 Tannum Sands State High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Benaraby and Tannum Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benaraby State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tannum Sands State High School has 12.4.
How do Benaraby State School and Tannum Sands State High School rank in QLD?
Benaraby State School is unranked and Tannum Sands State High School is 204th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.