Biggera Waters State School vs North Arm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 162 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
North Arm State School
North Arm · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Biggera Waters State School Biggera Waters QLD | North Arm State School North Arm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 804 | #258 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2330 of 4,908 | #2303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 713 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 361 | 177 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Biggera Waters 4216 | North Arm 4561 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | biggerawatersss.eq.edu.au | northarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.9 vs 55.3).
- •North Arm State School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biggera Waters State School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Biggera Waters State School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 356.
- •North Arm State School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 North Arm 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 Biggera Waters State School and North Arm State School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Biggera Waters and North Arm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Biggera Waters State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Arm State School has 14.5.
How do Biggera Waters State School and North Arm State School rank in QLD?
Biggera Waters State School is 267th of 804 and North Arm State School is 258th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.