Burleigh Heads State School vs Miami State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burleigh Heads State School
Burleigh Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1048
Miami State School
Mermaid Waters · Government primary · Prep-6
835 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Burleigh Heads State School Burleigh Heads QLD | Miami State School Mermaid Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #148 of 804 | #169 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1477 of 4,908 | #1667 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 835 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 232 | 388 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 114 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Burleigh Heads 4220 | Mermaid Waters 4218 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burlheadss.eq.edu.au | miamiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Heads State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 62.8).
- •Miami State School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burleigh Heads State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Miami State School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 458.
- •Miami State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -12%).
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 Burleigh Heads State School better than Miami State School?
On the Success Index, Burleigh Heads State School ranks higher (64.7 vs 62.8 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 Burleigh Heads State School and Miami State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burleigh Heads State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miami State School has 14.0.
How do Burleigh Heads State School and Miami State School rank in QLD?
Burleigh Heads State School is 148th of 804 and Miami State School is 169th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.