Broadwater State School vs Severnlea State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater State School
Broadwater · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 878
Severnlea State School
Severnlea · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Broadwater State School Broadwater QLD | Severnlea State School Severnlea QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 12 | 21 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 10% |
| Suburb | Broadwater 4380 | Severnlea 4380 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | broadwaterss.eq.edu.au | severnleass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Severnlea State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 20.1).
- •Severnlea State School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Severnlea State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.7).
- •Severnlea State School is the larger school with 29 students compared with 21.
- •Severnlea State School has grown faster over five years (-31% 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 Broadwater State School better than Severnlea State School?
On the Success Index, Severnlea State School ranks higher (35.9 vs 20.1 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 Broadwater State School and Severnlea State School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Broadwater and Severnlea in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadwater State School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Severnlea State School has 10.4.
How do Broadwater State School and Severnlea State School rank in QLD?
Broadwater State School is unranked and Severnlea State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.