Birkdale South State School vs Pimpama State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 35 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale South State School
Birkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
407 students · ICSEA 993
Pimpama State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
792 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Birkdale South State School Birkdale QLD | Pimpama State School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #424 of 804 | #393 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3180 of 4,908 | #3012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 407 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 213 | 393 / 399 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Birkdale 4159 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Redland | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birkdalesouthss.eq.edu.au | pimpamass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pimpama State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 43.5).
- •Pimpama State School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 407.
- •Pimpama State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -21%).
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 Birkdale South State School better than Pimpama State School?
On the Success Index, Pimpama State School ranks higher (45.9 vs 43.5 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 Birkdale South State School and Pimpama State School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birkdale South State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimpama State School has 13.6.
How do Birkdale South State School and Pimpama State School rank in QLD?
Birkdale South State School is 424th of 804 and Pimpama State School is 393rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.