Camira State School vs Elliott Heads State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 305 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camira State School
Camira · Government primary · Prep-6
679 students · ICSEA 983
Elliott Heads State School
Elliott Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Camira State School Camira QLD | Elliott Heads State School Elliott Heads QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #430 of 804 | #450 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3206 of 4,908 | #3328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 679 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 352 | 50 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Camira 4300 | Elliott Heads 4670 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | camirass.eq.edu.au | elliottheadsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camira State School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 41.4).
- •Camira State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.8).
- •Camira State School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 121.
- •Elliott Heads State School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 2%).
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 Camira State School better than Elliott Heads State School?
On the Success Index, Camira State School ranks higher (43.2 vs 41.4 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 Camira State School and Elliott Heads State School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Camira and Elliott Heads in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camira State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elliott Heads State School has 17.8.
How do Camira State School and Elliott Heads State School rank in QLD?
Camira State School is 430th of 804 and Elliott Heads State School is 450th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.