Biggera Waters State School vs Milman State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 614 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
Milman State School
Milman · Government primary · Prep-6
6 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Biggera Waters State School Biggera Waters QLD | Milman State School Milman QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2330 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 713 | 6 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 361 | 4 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 33% |
| Suburb | Biggera Waters 4216 | Milman 4702 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | biggerawatersss.eq.edu.au | milmanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Milman State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 54.9).
- •Milman State School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biggera Waters State School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 6.
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 Milman State School?
On the Success Index, Milman State School ranks higher (60.8 vs 54.9 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 Milman State School?
About 614 km in a straight line, between Biggera Waters and Milman in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Biggera Waters State School and Milman State School rank in QLD?
Biggera Waters State School is 267th of 804 and Milman State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.