Broadbeach State School vs Jindalee State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 75 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadbeach State School
Broadbeach · Government primary · Prep-6
1,204 students · ICSEA 1082
Jindalee State School
Jindalee · Government primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Broadbeach State School Broadbeach QLD | Jindalee State School Jindalee QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 804 | #197 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #986 of 4,908 | #1815 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,204 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 617 | 265 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 156 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.4 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Broadbeach 4218 | Jindalee 4074 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | broadbeachss.eq.edu.au | jindaleess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadbeach State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 61.3).
- •Jindalee State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Broadbeach State School is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 522.
- •Broadbeach State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -34%).
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 Broadbeach State School better than Jindalee State School?
On the Success Index, Broadbeach State School ranks higher (70.3 vs 61.3 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 Broadbeach State School and Jindalee State School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Broadbeach and Jindalee in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadbeach State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jindalee State School has 14.3.
How do Broadbeach State School and Jindalee State School rank in QLD?
Broadbeach State School is 96th of 804 and Jindalee State School is 197th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.