Biggera Waters State School vs Coombabah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Biggera Waters State School
Biggera Waters · Government primary · Prep-6
713 students · ICSEA 1030
Coombabah State School
Coombabah · Government primary · Prep-6
730 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Biggera Waters State School Biggera Waters QLD | Coombabah State School Coombabah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 804 | #301 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2330 of 4,908 | #2532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 713 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 361 | 365 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Biggera Waters 4216 | Coombabah 4216 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | biggerawatersss.eq.edu.au | coombabahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Biggera Waters State School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 52.3).
- •Biggera Waters State School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biggera Waters State School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Coombabah State School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 713.
- •Coombabah State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
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 Biggera Waters State School better than Coombabah State School?
On the Success Index, Biggera Waters State School ranks higher (54.9 vs 52.3 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 Biggera Waters State School and Coombabah State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Biggera Waters and Coombabah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Biggera Waters State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coombabah State School has 14.5.
How do Biggera Waters State School and Coombabah State School rank in QLD?
Biggera Waters State School is 267th of 804 and Coombabah State School is 301st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.