Berrinba East State School vs Gatton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berrinba East State School
Berrinba · Government primary · Prep-6
398 students · ICSEA 875
Gatton State School
Gatton · Government primary · Prep-6
399 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Berrinba East State School Berrinba QLD | Gatton State School Gatton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #766 of 804 | #786 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4805 of 4,908 | #4872 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 398 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 217 | 170 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 21% |
| Suburb | Berrinba 4117 | Gatton 4343 |
| Council area | Logan | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | berrinbaeastss.eq.edu.au | gattonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Berrinba East State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.3 vs 16.4).
- •Berrinba East State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Gatton State School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 398.
- •Berrinba East State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
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 Berrinba East State School better than Gatton State School?
On the Success Index, Berrinba East State School ranks higher (19.3 vs 16.4 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 Berrinba East State School and Gatton State School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Berrinba and Gatton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berrinba East State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gatton State School has 13.4.
How do Berrinba East State School and Gatton State School rank in QLD?
Berrinba East State School is 766th of 804 and Gatton State School is 786th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.