Broadbeach State School vs Robina State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 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
Robina State School
Robina · Government primary · Prep-6
698 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Broadbeach State School Broadbeach QLD | Robina State School Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 804 | #229 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #986 of 4,908 | #2038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,204 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 617 | 333 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 156 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.4 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Broadbeach 4218 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | broadbeachss.eq.edu.au | robinass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadbeach State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 58.7).
- •Broadbeach State School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robina State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Broadbeach State School is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 698.
- •Broadbeach State School has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Broadbeach State School better than Robina State School?
On the Success Index, Broadbeach State School ranks higher (70.3 vs 58.7 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 Robina State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Broadbeach and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadbeach State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robina State School has 14.8.
How do Broadbeach State School and Robina State School rank in QLD?
Broadbeach State School is 96th of 804 and Robina State School is 229th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.