Boonah State School vs Emerald State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 672 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boonah State School
Boonah · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 948
Emerald State School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Boonah State School Boonah QLD | Emerald State School Emerald QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 804 | #631 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3943 of 4,908 | #4281 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 104 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 48 | 149 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Emerald 4720 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | boonahss.eq.edu.au | emeraldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boonah State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 27.9).
- •Boonah State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Emerald State School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 104.
- •Emerald State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -51%).
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 Boonah State School better than Emerald State School?
On the Success Index, Boonah State School ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.9 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 Boonah State School and Emerald State School?
About 672 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Emerald in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emerald State School has 12.8.
How do Boonah State School and Emerald State School rank in QLD?
Boonah State School is 565th of 804 and Emerald State School is 631st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.